Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and creamy. Set it aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.

Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until well combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Using a cookie scoop or spoon, take about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, and drop a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center.

Wrap the cookie dough around the filling into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Place the cookie dough balls on the baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.