Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft, creamy-filled chocolate chip cookies with a golden edge and tender center.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 240 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 5 grams baking soda
03 - 2 grams salt
04 - 115 grams unsalted butter, softened
05 - 100 grams brown sugar
06 - 100 grams granulated sugar
07 - 5 milliliters vanilla extract
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 large egg yolk
10 - 150 grams chocolate chips

→ Cheesecake Filling

11 - 115 grams cream cheese, softened
12 - 50 grams granulated sugar
13 - 2.5 milliliters vanilla extract

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - In a bowl, cream the unsalted butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips. Separately, blend cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
02 - Divide dough into portions. Flatten each portion, spoon cheesecake filling onto the center, and carefully fold dough over filling, sealing it completely.
03 - Place filled dough balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
04 - Allow cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool further. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Softened cream cheese integrates better, ensuring a smooth and creamy filling.