Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips.
# Instructions:
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Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop teaspoon-sized portions onto parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes.
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Beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
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Combine flour, baking soda, and salt separately. Mix into butter mixture gradually. Stir in chocolate chips.
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Heat oven to 350°F. Flatten 2 tbsp dough, add frozen cheesecake filling, cover with 1 tbsp dough. Seal edges.
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Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before moving to wire rack.
# Notes:
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These cookies combine two classic desserts - chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake. The frozen filling helps create perfect stuffed cookies every time.