Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ cup milk
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½ cup chocolate chips
→ Cheesecake Filling
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
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Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the butter mixture, and mix until fully combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
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In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
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Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten it slightly on the prepared baking sheet. Create a small indentation in the center of each cookie and fill it with a small spoonful of the cheesecake filling.
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Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft. The cheesecake filling will puff up slightly.
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.