Directions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Prepare Cookie Dough: Whisk dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in vanilla, egg, and egg yolk. Mix in dry ingredients, then stir in chocolate chips.
Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Assemble Cookies: Form cookie dough balls, make a hole in the center, fill with cheesecake mixture, and cover with more dough.
Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Calories: ~310 kcal per cookie
Servings: 24 cookies
Tips:
Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
For extra flavor, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking!
