Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. 2

   In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar, mixing on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.

   Start 1-minute timer
3. 3

   Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a smaller bowl, and place in the refrigerator while you prepare your cookie dough.

4. 4

   Using the same mixing bowl and paddle attachment mix the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium speed for 2 minutes.

   Start 2-minute timer
5. 5

   Add in the egg, the egg yolk, vanilla, baking soda, and salt, mixing for 1 minute until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.

   Start 1-minute timer
6. 6

   Turn the mixer to low and add in the flour, mixing until just combined.

7. 7

   Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly incorporated.

8. 8

   Using a medium (2-tablespoon) cookie scoop, portion out the dough. Flatten each dough ball into a flat circle.

9. 9

   Scoop 2-teaspoons of the cold cream cheese mixture out and place each scoop in the center of the flattened dough.

10. 10

    Form the dough into a ball around the cream cheese, making sure it’s sealed inside.

11. 11

    Place the cookie dough balls onto the baking sheet 2-inches apart and bake for 9 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the tops are just set.

    Start 9-minute timer
12. 12

    Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Start 2-minute timer