Delicious cookies stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for holiday baking. This recipe includes rich chocolate cookies and a sweet cheesecake center for a delightful treat.
1: Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
2: In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
3: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
6: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
7: Scoop cookie dough and flatten it, placing a small dollop of cheesecake filling in the center before folding the dough over it.
8: Place cookies on a baking sheet.
9: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly firm.
10: Allow cookies to cool and dust with additional confectioners' sugar if desired.
