Description
Take your cookie game to the next level with these indulgent Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies—the perfect combination of gooey chocolate chip cookie and creamy cheesecake filling in one bite. This easy recipe is ideal for anyone looking for dessert ideas, easy recipes, or sweet food ideas that wow a crowd. Great for quick snacks, bake sales, or holiday treats, these cookies are freezer-friendly and guaranteed to impress. Whether you’re into breakfast ideas with a sweet twist or looking for a next-level dessert recipe, these cookies deliver every time.
Ingredients
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for the filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (divided)
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups mini chocolate chips
Instructions
1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Scoop into small teaspoon-sized dollops on a lined tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and remaining granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and remaining ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and mix well.
5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until combined.
7. Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
8. Flatten 1 tablespoon of dough in your palm, place a frozen cheesecake dollop in the center, and cover with more dough. Seal edges completely.
9. Roll gently into a ball and repeat with remaining dough and filling.
10. Chill the stuffed cookie balls for at least 30 minutes before baking.
11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
12. Bake for 11–13 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
13. Cool on tray for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Always freeze the cream cheese filling completely before stuffing to avoid leaks.
Use mini chocolate chips for a more even cookie dough wrap.
Slightly underbake the cookies for a gooey, chewy center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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