Description
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies blend two classic desserts into one delightful treat that’ll have your taste buds dancing. Creamy cheesecake meets chocolate chip cookies in a quick, easy recipe perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Supporting Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Cream 8 oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup softened butter, and 1 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until the mixture becomes smooth and well-combined.
- Whisk 1 ¼ cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
- Gently fold 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350°F, watching for lightly golden edges and soft centers.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Cream cheese temperature matters, so let it soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to create uniform cookies that bake evenly and look professionally made.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and help the cookies maintain a perfect soft, chewy shape.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg