Indulge in Decadence: Cheesecake-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg yolk egg yolk

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and the egg yolk. Mix until fully combined and creamy. Set aside in the refrigerator to firm up a bit while preparing the cookie dough.
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
7. Take a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in your palm. Place about a teaspoon of the cheesecake filling in the center, then enclose the filling with the cookie dough and roll it into a ball.
8. Repeat this process to fill all cookies, placing them onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers might look slightly undercooked – that’s okay! They will firm up as they cool.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
11. Enjoy your warm, gooey, cheesecake-stuffed chocolate chip cookies!