Ingredients You’ll Need
Makes about 12–14 large stuffed cookies.
Cookie Dough
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips or chunks
Chocolate Layer (optional but amazing)
- 1/2 cup melted chocolate or chocolate spread (Nutella works great)
Cheesecake Filling
- 200 g cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Simple ingredients. Crazy result.
Why These Cookies Are So Special
Regular cookies are good.
But stuffed cookies?
Game changer.
You get three textures:
Cookie outside → soft and chewy
Chocolate layer → rich and fudgy
Cheesecake center → creamy and smooth
When warm, the center becomes slightly molten.
It feels like lava cake inside a cookie.
Honestly unfair how good they are.
Preparing the Cheesecake Filling
Start here first.
In a bowl mix:
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Vanilla
Beat until smooth and creamy.
No lumps.
Now scoop small teaspoons onto parchment paper.
Freeze for 20–30 minutes.
Important step.
Freezing makes stuffing easier.
Soft filling = messy cookies.
Frozen filling = perfect centers.
Mixing the Cookie Dough
In one bowl combine:
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
Set aside.
In another bowl beat:
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- White sugar
Mix until light and fluffy.
This adds air and softness.
Add:
- Eggs (one at a time)
- Vanilla
Mix well.
Slowly add dry ingredients.
Stir gently until just combined.
Then fold in chocolate chips.
Dough should be thick and soft.
Not sticky.
If too sticky → chill 10 minutes.
Why Chilling Dough Helps
Cold dough:
- Holds shape better
- Prevents spreading
- Makes thick bakery-style cookies
- Helps stuffing easier
If you want super thick cookies like the photo → chill 20–30 minutes.
Totally worth it.
Shaping the Stuffed Cookies
This is the fun part 😄
Step 1
Scoop large dough ball (about 2 tablespoons).
Flatten in your palm.
Step 2
Add small frozen cheesecake piece in center.
Optional:
Add 1 teaspoon melted chocolate or Nutella.
Step 3
Cover with another small dough piece.
Seal edges completely.
Roll into ball.
Make sure no filling shows.
Repeat for all cookies.
Big thick balls = gooey centers.
Don’t make small cookies.
Bigger is better here.
Baking to Perfection
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Line tray with parchment.
Place cookies far apart.
They spread slightly.
Bake for 12–15 minutes.
Look for:
Golden edges
Soft center
Slightly underbaked middle
Do NOT overbake.
They continue cooking after removing.
Underbaked = gooey center.
Overbaked = dry.
Trust the process.
Cooling Time (Important)
Let cookies cool on tray 10 minutes.
They’ll be fragile at first.
As they cool:
- Structure sets
- Filling thickens slightly
- Texture becomes perfect
Or… eat warm and enjoy lava-style center 😄
Both ways amazing.
Texture and Taste
When you break one open:
Outside:
Golden, slightly crisp
Inside:
Soft, chewy cookie
Middle:
Creamy cheesecake
Chocolate:
Melty and fudgy
Flavor:
Buttery, chocolatey, creamy, rich, sweet
Basically dessert heaven.
One cookie feels like a full dessert.
Pro Tips for Bakery Results
Use cold filling
Prevents leaking
Don’t overmix dough
Keeps soft
Chill before baking
Thicker cookies
Slightly underbake
Gooey center
Use chocolate chunks
More melt pockets
These little tricks make a big difference.
Flavor Variations
Want to have fun? Try these.
Nutella stuffed
Only Nutella inside
Oreo cheesecake
Add crushed Oreos to filling
Peanut butter
Add peanut butter center
White chocolate
Use white chips
Double chocolate
Add cocoa to dough
Strawberry cheesecake
Add jam swirl
Endless possibilities.
Same base recipe.
Storage Tips
Room temp:
3 days in airtight container
Fridge:
Up to 1 week
Freezer:
2 months
Reheat:
Microwave 10 seconds → gooey again
They taste fresh every time.
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- Cold milk
- Coffee
- Ice cream
- Hot chocolate
- Dessert platters
Or stack like the photo for dramatic look 😍
They’re perfect for parties.
Everyone will ask for the recipe.
Why This Recipe Works
Here’s the science:
Butter → softness
Brown sugar → chewiness
Cream cheese → creamy center
Chocolate → richness
Chilling → thick cookies
Together = bakery-style stuffed cookies.
Simple technique, crazy results.
Final Thoughts
These stuffed chocolate cheesecake cookies are not just cookies — they’re an experience. Soft, gooey, creamy, rich, and totally over-the-top indulgent. The kind of dessert that makes people stop talking and just enjoy.