Cheesecake-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup cheesecake filling

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
6. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Press a teaspoonful of cheesecake filling into the center of each cookie.
8. Cover each with an additional teaspoon of cookie dough.
9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
10. Cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Cheesecake-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are a favorite in the United States.
• These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cheesecake.
• You can also make them with other fillings such as peanut butter, Nutella, or jam.