Decadent, soft, and indulgent, these Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies bring together the best of both worlds: chewy chocolate chip cookies and creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for cookie lovers and cheesecake fans alike!
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12-15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
For the Cookie Dough:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add the egg yolk and mix until well combined. Set aside.
Prepare the Cookie Dough:
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Assemble the Cookies:
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop a spoonful of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball using your thumb or the back of a spoon. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cheesecake filling into each indentation.
Bake:
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve:
Enjoy these delightful chocolate chip cheesecake cookies warm or at room temperature!
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to achieve a smooth cheesecake filling.
If you don’t have a cookie scoop, you can use a tablespoon to drop the dough.
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.