Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips

For the Cheesecake Filling:

4 oz (½ cup) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make Cheesecake Filling:
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
Make Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
Assemble Cookies:
- Take about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in your hand.
- Place about 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center.
- Fold the cookie dough around the filling, sealing it completely, and roll into a ball.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Suggestion

Serve slightly warm to enjoy the creamy cheesecake center, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee!