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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

Delight in the chewy texture of cookies blended with the creamy richness of cheesecake, perfectly baked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Ensure at room temperature
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure at room temperature
  • 0.33 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
Combining Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  2. Stir in the chocolate chips gently.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assembling Cookies
  1. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough onto the baking sheet, create a small indent in the center.
  2. Place about a teaspoon of cheesecake filling into the indent and cover with another tablespoon of cookie dough.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown.
  2. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for about a week. For longer storage, wrap tightly in plastic and freeze for 2–3 months.