Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these cheesecake stuffed chocolate chip cookies! Each cookie features a warm, chewy exterior that cradles a creamy cheesecake center, creating a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for celebrations, gatherings, or just because, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (dark)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- For the filling, blend cream cheese with powdered sugar and lemon zest until smooth.
- Chill both cookie dough and cheesecake filling for better shaping.
- Scoop cookie dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets; create an indentation to add filling before topping with more dough to seal.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg