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!
The perfect blend of classic chocolate chip cookies and creamy cheesecake in every bite!