Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven. Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to help the cookies bake evenly and release easily once done.
2. Cream the dairy and sugars. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth and fluffy. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing until everything becomes light, creamy, and fully blended. This step helps give the cookies their soft, tender texture.
3. Add the egg and vanilla. Mix in the egg until incorporated, then add the vanilla extract. The mixture should look glossy and smooth before adding the dry ingredients.
4. Combine the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. This ensures the leavening distributes evenly and prevents pockets of baking soda from forming in the dough.
5. Mix the dough. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing so the cookies stay soft. Fold in the chocolate chips gently, distributing them throughout the dough.
6. Portion the dough. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart to allow room for spreading. For thicker cookies, use slightly rounded spoonfuls or a small cookie scoop.
7. Bake. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers still look soft. The cookies will continue to set as they cool, keeping them tender and chewy.
8. Cool and serve. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Cooling allows the texture to settle so each cookie holds its shape. Enjoy warm or fully cooled.

Serving Notes

These cookies are delicious fresh from the oven when the chocolate chips are soft and melty, but they’re equally good once cooled. Store them in an airtight container to keep them soft for several days. They pair beautifully with cold milk, coffee, or hot cocoa, and are a wonderful dessert to share with friends and family.