Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups chocolate chips

For the Cheesecake Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Cookie Dough
   • Whisk dry ingredients.
   • In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars.
   • Beat in vanilla, egg, and egg yolk.
   • Mix in dry ingredients, then stir in chocolate chips.
3. Make Cheesecake Filling
   • Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
4. Assemble Cookies
   • Form cookie dough balls, make a hole in the center, fill with cheesecake mixture, and cover with more dough.
5. Bake
   • Bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Source/Story

Facebook Link by “The Stay At Home chef”, link sent by Sarah on 12/5/2024

Notes

Tips

• Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
• For extra flavor, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking! The perfect blend of classic chocolate chip cookies and creamy cheesecake in every bite!