Indulge in the rich flavor of Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies, where creamy cheesecake filling meets delicious chocolate cookie dough.

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1 cup softened butter

¾ cup white sugar

¾ cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

⅔ cup cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ cup chopped pecans

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

½ cup white sugar

1 egg

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, ¾ cup white sugar, and ¾ cup brown sugar until smooth.
Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Combine the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
Stir in the chopped pecans.
In another bowl, prepare the filling by beating together the cream cheese, ½ cup white sugar, 1 egg, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
Drop tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet and make a well in the center of each.
Fill each well with the cream cheese mixture.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set. Let them cool before serving.

For an extra touch, sprinkle some cocoa powder on top before baking.

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