Decadent Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

Imagine biting into a cookie that’s soft, creamy, and packed with chocolate chips—the perfect balance of cookie and cheesecake. Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies take your regular cookies to a whole new level. With a creamy cheesecake filling inside, these cookies are irresistibly moist, rich, and perfect for dessert, gifting, or simply indulging.

Unlike traditional cookies, these have a cheesecake center that melts slightly while baking, creating a luxurious texture. Add chocolate chips for extra sweetness and bite, and you have a cookie that’s sure to impress. Let’s explore the ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and tips to make these cookies a bakery-worthy treat at home.

Ingredients

• Cheesecake Filling:
  • 150g cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Cookie Dough:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make cheesecake filling: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
3. Prepare cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into butter mixture until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Assemble cookies: Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten slightly, place 1 tsp of cheesecake filling in the center, and fold dough around it to enclose. Roll into a ball.
6. Bake: Place on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers are soft.
7. Cool & serve: Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or store in airtight container.

Tips & Tricks

• Cheesecake variation: Add lemon zest or a few mini chocolate chips to the filling for extra flavor.
• Texture: Slightly underbake for an extra soft center that melts in your mouth.
• Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
• Freeze for later: Freeze unbaked cookie balls for up to 1 month, bake directly from frozen.

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

Soft, creamy cookies with a chocolate chip-studded cheesecake filling, perfect for dessert, gifting, or indulgent snacking.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 14 minutes mins

Total Time 29 minutes mins

Servings: 12 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Bakery

Calories: 240

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Cheesecake Filling

• 150 g cream cheese softened
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Cookie Dough

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
• 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg large
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

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

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
4. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into butter mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Scoop 1 tbsp of cookie dough, flatten slightly, place 1 tsp cheesecake filling in center, fold dough around it, roll into a ball.
6. Place cookies on baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
7. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or store in airtight container.

Notes

Optional: Add lemon zest or mini chocolate chips to filling. Store in airtight container 2-3 days or freeze cookie balls for later.

Creative Sections

Dessert Party Favorite

These cookies are perfect for dessert platters, holiday parties, or cookie swaps. Their creamy centers make them a standout among ordinary cookies.

Pairings

• Drinks: Milk, coffee, hot chocolate
• Dessert boards: Serve alongside brownies, bars, or fruit for a luxurious spread
• Gift idea: Package in small boxes with decorative parchment paper for homemade gifting

Fun Serving Idea

Drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel for extra flair, or sprinkle with sea salt for a sweet-salty twist.