Description
Cheesecake stuffed cookies are the ultimate dessert fusion combining rich creamy cheesecake filling with soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies These cookies have a golden crispy exterior a gooey center and a delicious surprise inside Perfect for holidays parties or simply treating yourself these cookies are easy to make and guaranteed to impress
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
Two and a half cups all-purpose flour
One teaspoon baking soda
One half teaspoon salt
One cup unsalted butter softened
One cup brown sugar
One half cup granulated sugar
Two large eggs
Two teaspoons vanilla extract
One and a half cups chocolate chips
For the Cheesecake Filling
Eight ounces cream cheese softened
One third cup powdered sugar
One teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a mixing bowl beat the cream cheese powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth
Scoop out teaspoon-sized portions and place them on a parchment-lined tray
Freeze for at least thirty minutes until firm
In a bowl whisk together the flour baking soda and salt then set aside
In a separate bowl beat the softened butter brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
Add the eggs and vanilla extract mixing until fully combined
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms
Fold in the chocolate chips ensuring they are evenly distributed
Preheat the oven to 350°F or 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Take a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in the palm of your hand
Place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center and cover it with another flattened piece of dough
Seal the edges well and roll into a smooth ball ensuring the filling is fully enclosed
Repeat with the remaining dough and filling placing cookies a few inches apart on the baking sheet
Bake for twelve to fifteen minutes until the edges are golden brown and the tops are set
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Allow them to cool completely so the cheesecake filling can set properly
Notes
Freeze the cheesecake filling for at least thirty minutes to make stuffing the cookies easier
If the cookie dough is too soft chill it for thirty minutes before assembling
To prevent spreading make sure the cookies are well-sealed and chilled before baking
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days
Freeze baked cookies for up to three months and thaw at room temperature before serving
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One cookie
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 grams
- Sodium: 180 milligrams
- Fat: 17 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
Keywords: Cheesecake Cookies, Stuffed Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies, Baking Recipes, Dessert Ideas