Description
Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies are an indulgent treat that combines rich chocolate cookie dough with a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with mini chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup (40g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy.
- Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly into a disc. Place a small spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center of the disc, then top with another tablespoon of cookie dough. Pinch the edges together to seal the filling inside, forming a ball.
- Gently press a few mini chocolate chips into the top of each cookie ball for extra chocolate flavor.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are firm around the edges but slightly soft in the center.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For the best results, make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- You can add more chocolate chips or even chunks to the cookie dough for extra chocolate flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Cheesecake, Dessert Recipes