Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies – Air Fryer Cookies Easy Recipes
Here’s a little cookie story I’ll never forget: one winter, stuck indoors with a bored toddler and a serious craving for something sweet, I threw together these chocolate chip cheesecake cookies on a whim. I wasn’t expecting a miracle, but wow, did they deliver. They’re buttery, creamy, and packed with just enough chocolate to feel like a proper treat.
The cheesecake swirl is what makes them stand out. It’s like your favorite New York-style cheesecake and classic chocolate chip cookie decided to have a lovechild. You get the tang, the crunch, the gooey center—all in one soft-baked bite. I still remember my kid’s chocolate-smeared face and a cookie in each tiny hand. Yep, I made a double batch the next day.
If you’re in the mood for something that tastes like it took hours but really didn’t, this is your kind of cookie. Whether you bake them for guests or just because it’s Tuesday, they’ll hit the spot.
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (or fire up your air fryer if you're feeling fancy).
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually stir into the wet mix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Try not to eat the dough straight from the bowl—we've all been there.
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, and add a small spoonful of the cream cheese mix in the center.
- Top with another bit of cookie dough and seal the edges. Repeat with the rest.
- Place on a lined baking sheet or air fryer tray and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Cool slightly before diving in—trust me, the molten center is worth the wait.