Here’s a sinfully rich recipe for Decadent Chocolate Cheese Cookies—a luscious fusion of fudgy chocolate cookies with a creamy cheesecake swirl! These are perfect for when you crave something ultra-indulgent.
Decadent Chocolate Cheese Cookies
(Makes 12–14 large cookies)
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) cocoa powder (Dutch-processed for extra richness)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (90g) dark chocolate chips or chunks
For the Cheesecake Swirl:
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Prep the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop teaspoon-sized dollops onto parchment paper and freeze for 15 minutes (to firm up).
2. Make the Chocolate Dough:
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (~3 mins).
- Beat in egg and vanilla, then gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Chill dough for 20 minutes (to reduce stickiness).
3. Assemble & Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a tray with parchment paper.
- Scoop 2 tbsp of chocolate dough, flatten slightly, and place a frozen cheesecake dollop in the center.
- Wrap dough around filling, roll into a ball, and place on the tray (leave 2″ space between cookies).
- Bake for 10–12 minutes—they’ll look underdone but firm up as they cool.
- Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Serving Suggestions:
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate.
- Serve slightly warm for a molten cheesecake center!
Pro Tips:
✔ Don’t overbake—the cookies should be soft in the middle.
✔ Use cold cheesecake filling to prevent it from melting too fast.
✔ For extra flair, sprinkle with sea salt before baking.
These cookies are rich, fudgy, and irresistibly gooey—chocolate and cheesecake lovers will go wild for them!
