Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert mashup with these Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies. Creamy cheesecake filling nestled within a chewy chocolate chip cookie – a decadent treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop into small teaspoons, place on a parchment-lined tray, and freeze for 20–30 minutes.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat butter and both sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add dry mix to the wet ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Chill Dough: Chill cookie dough for 15–20 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Assemble Cookies: Flatten 1.5 tbsp cookie dough in your palm. Place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center. Cover with 1 tbsp more cookie dough and seal edges. Roll into a ball.
- Bake: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 13–15 minutes or until edges are golden. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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