Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

These indulgent cookies are filled with creamy cheesecake, combining two delicious desserts into one! Perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

For the Cookie Dough:

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 cups chocolate chips
For the Cheesecake Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Prepare Cookie Dough: Whisk dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in vanilla, egg, and egg yolk. Mix in dry ingredients, then stir in chocolate chips.
Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Assemble Cookies: Form cookie dough balls, make a hole in the center, fill with cheesecake mixture, and cover with more dough.
Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 38 minutes

Calories: ~310 kcal per cookie

Servings: 24 cookies

Tips:
Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
For extra flavor, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking!