Description
Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the soft, golden exterior of classic chocolate chip cookies with a rich, creamy cheesecake center filled with melty chocolate chunks. This dessert is an irresistible fusion of two favorites delivering a gooey, chewy texture and unforgettable flavor that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking blend for variation)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chunks or chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and optional sour cream or Greek yogurt until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This filling creates the luscious cheesecake center of your cookies.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chunks evenly throughout the dough.
- Assemble the Cookies: Divide the cookie dough into small balls, then flatten each ball slightly with your hands. Place a spoonful of the prepared cheesecake filling in the center of the flattened dough. Carefully wrap the dough around the filling, sealing it completely to prevent leakage during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the stuffed cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them to allow for spreading. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden while the centers remain soft. Let cookies cool slightly before serving to preserve the gooey cheesecake core.
Notes
- Refrigerate the dough before baking to help maintain cookie shape and reduce spreading.
- Ensure the cheesecake filling is fully enclosed inside the cookie dough to prevent leaking during baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients for best texture and smooth blending.
- Do not overbake; cookies should have golden edges but slightly soft centers for optimal gooeyness.
- Experiment by blending cream cheese with mascarpone for a richer cheesecake filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg