Description
Delightfully soft and creamy, these Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies combine the rich tanginess of cream cheese with the classic sweetness of chocolate chips. Perfectly baked to achieve tender edges and a melt-in-your-mouth center, these cookies are an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that offers a unique twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together using a mixer until smooth and creamy, ensuring a velvety base for the cookies.
- Add Sugar: Incorporate the granulated sugar into the mixture and continue beating until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Mix Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until well combined to add moisture and flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough for bursts of chocolate in every bite.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cookie edges are just golden and the centers are set, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which prevents breakage.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps the cookies hold their shape better and intensifies the flavor.
- For extra richness, try using dark chocolate chips or a combination of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips.
- Store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain a soft, cheesecake-like texture.
