Cheesecake Cookie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cookie Base
Cheesecake Filling
Method
Cookie Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Egg and Vanilla
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually mix the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 6
Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture
In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to mix until well combined.
- 7
Add Egg and Vanilla
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix until smooth and creamy.
Assembly and Baking
- 8
Assemble Cookies
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the cookie dough and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- 9
Fill with Cheesecake Mixture
Spoon a small amount of the cheesecake filling into each indentation in the cookie dough.
- 10
Bake the Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will set as they cool.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your Cheesecake Cookies!