Description
Chocolate chip cookie lovers will adore this cheesecake stuffed chocolate chip cookies recipe that combines two classic desserts into one irresistible treat. Rich cream cheese nestled inside a classic chocolate chip cookie creates a delightful surprise when you bite into each sweet morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- Whip butter and sugars together until light and creamy, then incorporate egg and vanilla to create a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Separately, transform cream cheese into a silky mixture by blending with powdered sugar and a touch of lemon juice until achieving a fluffy texture.
- Carefully distribute half the cookie dough across prepared baking sheets, gently pressing each portion flat to create a foundation for the cheesecake filling.
- Strategically place delicate dollops of cheesecake mixture onto the flattened dough, ensuring even coverage and potential flavor in every bite.
- Delicately layer the remaining cookie dough over the cheesecake filling, sealing the edges and creating a complete cookie envelope.
- Transfer cookies to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for golden edges while maintaining a soft center that promises a decadent texture.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet, permitting the cheesecake filling to set and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s shape, ensuring a perfect texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend, keeping the same measurements and consistency.
- Use room temperature ingredients to create a smoother, more evenly mixed dough that blends perfectly and bakes more consistently.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding a pinch of cinnamon to the cheesecake filling or sprinkling sea salt on top for a gourmet twist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg