Description
These divine cookies combine a soft, chewy cookie exterior with a rich, creamy, and tangy cheesecake filling. They are truly an unforgettable dessert mash-up!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Cheesecake Filling. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Drop 1-inch disks onto parchment and freeze for 30-45 minutes until firm.
- Step 2: Prepare Cookie Dough. Cream softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Step 3: Assemble Cookies. Flatten 2 tablespoons of cookie dough in your palm. Place a frozen cheesecake disk in the center. Carefully wrap and seal the dough around the cheesecake, forming a smooth ball.
- Step 4: Bake. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place assembled cookies 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-13 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set.
- Step 5: Cool. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins