Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies: An Easy and Delicious Recipe
The perfect blend of chewy and creamy, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. A delightful twist on a classic treat!
Ingredients
* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
* 3/4 cup granulated sugar
* 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar (light or dark)
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk/dark chocolate chips)
* 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (full-fat or low-fat)
* 1/2 cup powdered sugar
* 1 large egg yolk
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. **Make the Cookie Dough:** Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
3. **Make the Cheesecake Filling:** Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract.
4. **Chill the dough:** Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Roll chilled dough into 1.5-inch balls. Place on baking sheets, leaving space between each.
7. Make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball.
8. Fill each indentation with about a teaspoon of cheesecake filling.
9. Gently pull dough edges over the filling, pinching to seal.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is set.
11. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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