Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Pies

No matter how many baked goods I crank out, chocolate chip cookies will always be a favorite. There is something so homey and comforting about them. Crisp around the edges with chewy, buttery centers, and chock full of chocolate chips. What could be better?

Is it even possible to dislike chocolate chip cookies?

Then there’s cheesecake. Rich, creamy, smooth cheesecake.

Pair it with your favorite chocolate chip cookies and you are in dessert heaven. Try them frozen for a delicious treat on a hot day. Perfection.

Sometimes the simple things are the best things.

   For the Filing

• 4 oz softened cream cheese
• 2 tbs soft butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Cookies:

Preheat oven to 350*

Cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla and eggs one at a time until well blended. Slowly add in the salt, soda, and flour and beat until incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cool on wire racks before filling.

Filling:

Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy. Add sugar and beat until creamy and smooth. If needed add a splash of milk to thin.

Spread onto half of the cookies and top with the remaining cookies. Also delicious frozen!