Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies (Print Format)
Soft cookies with gooey chocolate chips and a creamy cheesecake center, perfect for any sweet craving.
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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Unsalted butter, 1 cup (2 sticks), softened
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Granulated sugar, 1 cup
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Brown sugar, 1 cup, packed
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Large eggs, 2
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Vanilla extract, 2 tsp
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All-purpose flour, 3 cups
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Baking soda, 1 tsp
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Salt, 1/2 tsp
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Semisweet chocolate chips, 2 cups
→ Cheesecake Filling
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Cream cheese, 8 oz, softened
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Granulated sugar, 1/4 cup
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Vanilla extract, 1 tsp
# Steps:
01 -
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 2 tsp vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, and add a teaspoon of the cheesecake filling to the center. Take another tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, and place it on top of the filling, sealing the edges.
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Place the filled cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
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Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.