Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheesecake Filling

01 - 12 ounces cream cheese, cubed
02 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar

→ Cookies

03 - 1 cup butter, room temperature
04 - 1 cup light brown sugar
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
11 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Transfer to a smaller bowl and refrigerate.
03 - In the same mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Mix for 1 minute until combined.
04 - Turn mixer to low and add flour, mixing until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
05 - Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion dough. Flatten each ball into a circle, add 2 teaspoons of chilled cheesecake filling, and seal the dough around it.
06 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 9 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and tops are set.
07 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Warm in the microwave for 10 seconds for a gooey texture.
02 - Can be kept at room temperature overnight.