Description

Indulge in the perfect combination of soft, chewy cookies bursting with a rich and creamy cheesecake center. These Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies are a delightful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, featuring a luscious cream cheese filling that melts into every bite. Perfect for dessert lovers looking for a unique and decadent treat.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1½ cups chocolate chips

Cheesecake Filling

8 oz cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is fully incorporated for a smooth batter.
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Then, fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Scoop the filling into 1 teaspoon portions and place them in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
Assemble Cookies: Flatten 1½ tablespoons of cookie dough in your hand. Place one frozen cheesecake filling scoop in the center, then cover and seal with another flattened dough portion, ensuring the filling is fully enclosed.
Bake Cookies: Arrange the stuffed cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 11–13 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies are set.
Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Freezing the cheesecake filling before assembling prevents the filling from melting too quickly while baking.
Ensure the cookie dough fully encloses the filling to avoid any leakage during baking.
You can substitute chocolate chips with white chocolate or other mix-ins according to preference.
For firmer cookies, chill the assembled cookies for 30 minutes before baking.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cheesecake stuffed cookies, chocolate chip cookies, cream cheese filling, dessert cookies, baked cookies