Ingredients
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- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 large Egg, room temperature
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Line a small tray with parchment paper. Scoop small teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the tray, making about 18 dollops. Place the tray in the freezer for at least 20 minutes to firm up. This makes the stuffing process much easier and prevents the filling from melting into the dough.
- Step 2: Create the Cookie Dough Base In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips if you are using them. Do not overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Step 3: Stuff the Cookies Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in your palm. Retrieve the frozen cream cheese dollops from the freezer. Place one dollop in the center of the flattened dough. Wrap the dough around the cream cheese, pinching the edges to ensure the filling is completely sealed inside. Roll it into a smooth ball.
- Step 4: Bake and Cool Place the stuffed dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Cooling on the pan helps the cream cheese center set properly.
- Cook Time: 32 minutes