Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
06 - ½ cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 egg yolk
10 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ Cheesecake Filling

11 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
12 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
04 - Beat in vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk until fully combined.
05 - Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in chocolate chips.
06 - In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
07 - Scoop cookie dough into balls. Make a small well in each, add 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling, and cover with more dough to seal.
08 - Place cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Notes:

01 - Chill the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to shape.
02 - Sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt before baking for a gourmet touch.

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