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Soft Marbled Cheesecake Cookies

Soft and tender cookies with a marbled swirl of creamy cheesecake, perfect for gifting or indulgent treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Cheesecake Swirl
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk large

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire rack
  • Baking sheet
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  5. Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth.
  6. Scoop cookie dough onto baking sheets, drop cheesecake mixture on top, and swirl gently.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
  8. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Notes

Chill dough briefly for easier scooping. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.