Creating Irresistible Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies can be a fun and rewarding experience. Follow these steps closely for the best results:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
3. Make Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Scoop Cookie Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop a tablespoon of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
8. Add Cheesecake Filling: Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie and fill it with a teaspoon of the cheesecake filling.
9. Top with More Dough: Take a small amount of remaining cookie dough and place it over the cheesecake filling, sealing it in.
10. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
11. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

By following these steps, you’ll create cookies that are not only delicious but also visually appealing!