Description
Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful blend of two classic desserts that will tantalize your taste buds. Each warm cookie features a gooey cheesecake center hidden beneath a golden-brown exterior. Ideal for any occasion, these treats are sure to impress friends and family alike. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or chilled, they promise a rich and satisfying dessert experience that combines creamy sweetness with irresistible chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate chip cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add the egg yolk and mix well.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cookie dough ingredients in another bowl until just mixed.
- Chill the Dough (Optional): Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes for better flavor and shape.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough, flatten it, place a spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center, and wrap the dough around it.
- Bake: Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg