Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

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

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips.

In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drop tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough, leaving space between each.

Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create a small indentation in the center of each cookie.

Fill the indentation with a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.