Description
Indulgent chocolate chip cheesecake cookies blend creamy cheesecake richness with classic chocolate chip cookie comfort. Sweet and tangy flavors meld perfectly, creating an irresistible treat that will satisfy your deepest dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 226 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 240 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Chocolate and Mix-ins:
- 200 g (1 1/4 cups) chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 50 g (1/4 cup) brown sugar
Instructions
- Thoroughly cream together softened cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gently incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, stirring until fully integrated and uniform in texture.
- Sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing carefully to create a cohesive cookie dough without overmixing.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even dispersion throughout the mixture.
- Refrigerate the prepared dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor development and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies approximately 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent cookies from spreading too much and maintain a thick, chewy texture during baking.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother mixing and better incorporation of ingredients, ensuring a creamy and consistent cookie base.
- For gluten-free variations, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurement and mixing technique.
- Consider using dark chocolate chips or mixing different chocolate varieties to create a more complex and rich flavor profile in the cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 217
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 29 mg