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Cheesecake-Filled Chocolate Chip Cookies: How to Make Them

These Cheesecake-Filled Chocolate Chip Cookies are a decadent treat, combining chewy, buttery cookie dough with a creamy cheesecake center for the ultimate gooey surprise. Perfect for impressing guests or satisfying any dessert craving!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for filling)
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon zest until smooth. Scoop into 24 small balls and freeze for 20-30 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, and whisk until creamy.
  4. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Flatten 1½ tbsp of cookie dough, place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center, and cover with another 1½ tbsp of dough. Seal edges and roll into a ball.
  7. Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Optionally, press extra chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake one sheet at a time for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Notes

  • Don’t skip chilling the dough—it makes handling easier and prevents spreading.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest filling.
  • For best results, enjoy cookies slightly warm for an extra gooey center.
  • Use a melon baller or small scoop for even cheesecake filling portions.
  • Microwave frozen cookies for 10 seconds to bring back the fresh-baked texture.

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