Cheesecake Cookies

These Cheesecake Cookies are soft, sweet, and filled with a creamy cheesecake center—perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you crave a unique cookie twist!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cheesecake, cookie

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 14

Total Time 54

Servings servings

Calories 321kcal

Ingredients

Cheesecake filling

8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Cookies

¾ cup butter - unsalted - softened to room temperature
⅔ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar packed
1 large egg
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract for the cheesecake filling in a small bowl. Mix well, and set aside.
Add the soft butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat together until light and airy.
Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
Slowly stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until fully combined and a dense dough has formed.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
Portion 1 tbsp of cookie dough onto the baking sheet. Make an indentation in the center of the dough.
Fill the indentation in the dough with 1 tsp of the cheesecake filling.
Add another tablespoon of cookie dough on top of the cheesecake filling. Press the dough to cover the filling and seal it into the bottom layer of dough.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The tops will still be soft but will set as they cool.

Notes

Once the cookies have been formed on the baking sheet, refrigerate for one hour before baking them for the best results. They may spread depending on how soft your butter is or the temperature of the room you are working in.

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