Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies (Print Version)
Soft cookies filled with creamy, tangy cheesecake and chocolate chips. Each bite is decadent and perfectly balanced.
# Ingredients:
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
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1.5 cups all-purpose flour
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0.5 teaspoon baking soda
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0.25 teaspoon salt
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0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
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0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
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0.25 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Steps:
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In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Chill the filling in the refrigerator until firm enough to scoop.
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Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
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In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Beat in the room temperature egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter mixture until fully blended.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
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Fold semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough so they are evenly distributed.
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Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to improve cookie texture and prevent spreading.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Scoop roughly 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Flatten each ball slightly in your palm, add about 1 teaspoon of chilled cheesecake filling to the center, and fold dough over to fully seal. Roll into a smooth ball.
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Arrange dough balls on the baking sheet, spacing adequately. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and light golden, leaving the centers slightly underdone.
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Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve once cooled or gently warmed to enjoy the melted center.
# Notes:
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Chilling the dough ensures thicker cookies and prevents excessive spreading in the oven.
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Cream cheese filling should be well chilled before assembly for easy handling and clean layers.