Delight in the indulgent blend of rich cheesecake and chocolatey brownie flavors with these Cheesecake Brownie Cookies. This recipe creates 16 delectable cookies, each featuring a creamy cheesecake center encased in a soft, chewy chocolate cookie shell. Perfect for dessert aficionados, these cookies offer a luxurious treat that combines two beloved desserts into one unforgettable bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: These cookies are a dream come true for those who crave the perfect balance of textures and flavors. The smooth cheesecake filling provides a delightful contrast to the dense, chocolatey cookie exterior, enhanced with semisweet chocolate chips for additional richness. The process of creating these cookies, from the creamy filling to the chocolate dough, is both fun and rewarding, making this recipe a joy to prepare.
Perfect Occasions for This Dessert: Cheesecake Brownie Cookies are ideal for special occasions like birthdays, holidays, or as a sophisticated addition to a casual gathering. They're also perfect for gifting during the holiday season, packaged beautifully in a cookie tin. Whether you're hosting a party or simply treating yourself, these cookies are sure to impress.
Decoration Tips:
- Before baking, press a few extra chocolate chips or a sprinkle of sea salt on top of each cookie for a gourmet bakery-style finish.
- Serve these cookies with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
- Pair them with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot coffee to complement their rich flavors.
Ingredients:
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 113g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 20g (0.7 oz) powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Cookies:
- 105g (3.7 oz) butter, softened
- 150g (5.3 oz) light brown sugar
- 50g (1.8 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 157g (5.5 oz) all-purpose flour
- 28g (1 oz) unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- Line a plate with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Scoop 16 heaping teaspoons of the mixture onto the parchment-lined plate, slightly flattening each portion. Place in the freezer until solid, approximately 45-60 minutes.
- Make the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until soft and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Scoop the cookie dough into 2-tablespoon sized balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Remove the cheesecake filling from the freezer. Press one piece of the filling into the center of each dough ball. Mold the dough around the filling, ensuring it is completely covered.
- Optionally, press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie.
- Bake:
- Bake the cookies one sheet at a time in the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes. The cookies should be set but still soft.
- Keep the other sheet with unbaked cookies in the fridge while one bakes.
Final Touch: Enjoy your freshly baked Cheesecake Brownie Cookies warm from the oven, or store them in an airtight container to savor later. Each cookie offers a luxurious taste of creamy cheesecake and rich chocolate, making them a perfect treat for any dessert lover.
Enjoy!
