Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

 Ingredients

Cookie Dough

½ cup butter, softened

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1½ cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

1 cup chocolate chips

Cheesecake Filling

4 oz cream cheese, softened

¼ cup powdered sugar

½ tsp vanilla extract

 Instructions

Make the Cheesecake Filling

In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

Scoop small teaspoons onto a plate and freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm.

Prepare Cookie Dough

Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.

Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

Add egg and vanilla; mix well.

Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.

Fold in chocolate chips.

Assemble the Cookies

Scoop cookie dough and flatten slightly.

Place a frozen cheesecake scoop in the center.

Wrap dough around filling and roll gently into a ball.

Bake

Place cookies on a lined baking sheet.

Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.

Cool & Serve

Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring.

Enjoy warm or fully cooled.