Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

• 2 cups all-purpose flour 
• ⅓ tsp baking soda 
• ½ tsp salt 
• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar 
• ½ cup granulated sugar 
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract 
• 1 egg 
• 1 egg yolk 
• 2 cups chocolate chips 

For the Cheesecake Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese 
• ¼ cup granulated sugar 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method: 

Preheat your oven to 165°C and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

In a separate large bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.

Beat in the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk until well combined.

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in the chocolate chips.

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Form tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough and make a hole in the center of each ball.

Fill the hole with a small amount of the cheesecake mixture, then cover with more cookie dough, sealing the cheesecake inside.

Place the stuffed cookie balls on the prepared cookie sheets and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Let cool on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle. Add salt for an extra flavor boost and enjoy the delightful combination of Cheesecake and Chocolate Chip Cookies in every bite!