Description
These cookies are the ultimate mashup of comfort and indulgence. Crisp on the outside, gooey on the inside, and packed with melty chocolate chips and a sweet cheesecake filling, they are perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
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For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cookie Dough:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or a mix with dark chocolate)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla until smooth. Scoop 1 tsp dollops onto parchment and freeze for 1 hour.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop 1 heaping tbsp of dough, flatten, and place a frozen cream cheese dollop in the center. Cover with more dough and seal.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.