Here’s a decadent recipe for Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies — gooey chocolate chip cookies with a creamy cheesecake surprise inside!
🍪 Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cookie Dough:
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1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
🧁 Instructions
1. Prepare Cheesecake Filling
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Scoop into 1–inch mounds (about 1 tbsp each) onto a parchment-lined tray.
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Freeze for at least 30 minutes, until firm.
2. Make the Cookie Dough
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In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
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Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
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Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips.
3. Assemble Cookies
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Scoop about 2 tbsp of cookie dough. Flatten slightly in your hand.
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Place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center.
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Top with another tablespoon of dough and seal edges completely.
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Roll into a ball and place on a lined baking sheet. Chill for 20–30 minutes.
4. Bake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake cookies for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are golden.
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Let cool slightly before enjoying the molten center!
