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Gooey Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies

Soft bakery-style cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center for the ultimate indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop small portions and freeze until firm.
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  4. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Flatten dough, place frozen filling in center, and seal into a ball.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Freeze filling well to prevent leaks and chill dough for thick bakery-style cookies.