Description
Soft, thick, and loaded with melty chocolate chips, these Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies are stuffed with a luscious cream cheese center that makes each bite unforgettable. It’s the perfect mashup between your favorite cookie and a classic cheesecake — ideal for holiday platters, weekend baking, or any time you need a sweet escape. Whether you’re browsing for easy dessert ideas, cookie recipes, fun baking projects, or quick party treats, this one checks all the boxes — gooey, rich, and totally addictive.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop into small teaspoon-sized mounds and freeze for 30–45 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
6. Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes.
7. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten slightly, and place a frozen cheesecake mound in the center. Cover with another dough scoop, seal edges, and roll into a ball.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
9. Bake cookies for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
10. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Always chill both the filling and cookie dough to control spreading and keep structure.
For a bakery-style look, press a few extra chocolate chips into the tops before baking.
Don’t overbake; cookies continue cooking slightly after removal from oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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