Description
Funfetti cheesecake stuffed cookies are soft, chewy cookies packed with rainbow sprinkles and filled with a creamy, tangy cheesecake center. These colorful treats are festive, rich, and perfect for birthdays, parties, or anytime you want to surprise someone with something special.
Ingredients
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- For the cookies:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop 1–2 tsp portions onto a lined tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in rainbow sprinkles and white chocolate chips (if using).
- Scoop 2 tbsp of dough, flatten in your hand, place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center, and wrap the dough around it. Seal and roll into a ball.
- Chill the stuffed dough balls for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place chilled dough balls 2 inches apart and bake for 11–13 minutes, or until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Freezing the cheesecake filling is essential for easy stuffing and even baking.
- Use jimmies (not nonpareils) to prevent color bleeding.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading and keeps the center gooey.
- You can prepare the dough and filling in advance for quick baking later.
- Cookies are best served at room temperature or slightly warmed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg