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These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies combine soft, chewy cookie dough with a rich, creamy cheesecake center. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of buttery sweetness, melty chocolate chips, and a smooth cream cheese surprise, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
- Prep time15 minutes
- Cook time10–12 minutes
- Servings4
- DifficultyEasy
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (or fire up your air fryer if you’re feeling fancy).
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually stir into the wet mix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Try not to eat the dough straight from the bowl—we’ve all been there.
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, and add a small spoonful of the cream cheese mix in the center.
- Top with another bit of cookie dough and seal the edges. Repeat with the rest.
- Place on a lined baking sheet or air fryer tray and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Cool slightly before diving in—trust me, the molten center is worth the wait
Health Benefits (in Moderation)
- Calcium boost: Cream cheese provides calcium, supporting bone health.
- Quick energy: Natural sugars and carbohydrates offer an instant energy lift.
- Mood enhancer: Chocolate chips can help improve mood by triggering feel-good hormones.
- Homemade control: Baking at home allows better portion control and fewer preservatives than store-bought cookies.
FAQs
How should I store this?
Homemade control: Baking at home allows better portion control and fewer preservatives than store-bought cookies.
