Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies 
Indulge in these decadent Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies! Combining the rich flavors of creamy cheesecake with classic chocolate chip cookies, these treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!

Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour 
½ tsp baking soda 
½ tsp salt 
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted 
1 cup packed brown sugar 
½ cup granulated sugar 
1 tbsp vanilla extract 
1 egg 
1 egg yolk 
2 cups chocolate chips 
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened 
¼ cup granulated sugar 
1 tsp vanilla extract

2. Prepare Cookie Dough:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Beat in the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk until well combined.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in the chocolate chips.

3. Make Cheesecake Filling:
In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

4. Assemble Cookies:
Form tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough and make a hole in the center of each ball.
Fill the hole with a small amount of the cheesecake mixture, then cover with more cookie dough, sealing the cheesecake inside.

5. Bake:
Place the stuffed cookie balls on the prepared cookie sheets and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let cool on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep and Cook Times:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes

Nutrition:
Calories: ~310 kcal per cookie
Servings: 24 cookies
 Tips:
Chill the Cookie Dough: Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Add Flaky Sea Salt: For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking!
Enjoy the delightful combination of Cheesecake and Chocolate Chip Cookies in every bite!