Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ tsp baking soda
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
06 - ½ cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 tbsp vanilla extract
08 - 1 egg
09 - 1 egg yolk
10 - 2 cups chocolate chips

→ Cheesecake Filling

11 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
12 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, cream melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat in vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk until fully combined. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Form cookie dough into balls, create a hole in the center, fill with cheesecake mixture, and seal with additional dough to fully enclose the filling.
05 - Bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Notes:

01 - Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
02 - For extra flavor, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking.
03 - The perfect blend of classic chocolate chip cookies and creamy cheesecake in every bite.

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