Indulge your sweet tooth with these delectable Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies! These soft and chewy cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and swirls of creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy them as a tasty snack or as a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
For the Cheesecake Filling:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cookie Dough:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft cookie dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Assemble the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out a tablespoon of cookie dough. Flatten it slightly with your palm. Place a small spoonful of the cheesecake filling in the center of the dough. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, sealing it inside. Roll the dough into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling, spacing the cookies a few inches apart.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, serve the Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies and enjoy them with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 30-35 minutes
Servings: Makes about 18 cookies