Description
Indulge in these delightful cookies with a creamy cheesecake center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and optional sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chunks.
- Form the Cookies: Divide the cookie dough into small balls, flatten each slightly, and place a spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center. Wrap the dough around the filling and seal it completely.
- Bake the Cookies: Arrange the stuffed cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden. Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Can substitute chocolate chunks with nuts or dried fruits. Prepare the filling in advance for quicker assembly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg