How to Make Chocolate-Cheesecake Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate-cheesecake cookies are the perfect combination of two of the most beloved desserts: chocolate and cheesecake. These cookies are a decadent treat that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more. With a rich and creamy cheesecake filling sandwiched between two chocolate cookies, these treats are a delightful indulgence that you won't be able to resist.

These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you're looking for a special dessert to impress your ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until creamy.
  • Sift flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Fold in nuts. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
  • While dough is chilling, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove dough from fridge and form about 1 tablespoon dough into a ball; make an indentation and fill with about 1 teaspoon filling. Place cookie on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 11 to 13 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely before removing from the baking sheet, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    157 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 97mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 75mg