Description
Indulgent chocolate chip cheesecake cookies blend creamy richness with classic cookie comfort. Smooth cream cheese and melted chocolate create an irresistible treat that melts in your mouth and delights sweet-seeking friends.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Sugars:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
Baking and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes creamy and voluminous.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to create a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually integrate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a cohesive dough develops.
- Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Carefully place rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing between cookies to allow for spreading.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for edges to turn a delicate golden brown.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief period to set, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Softening butter and cream cheese at room temperature ensures smooth, creamy consistency and easier mixing.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips or chunks for richer, more intense chocolate flavor in every bite.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking blend, maintaining same measurements.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 154 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 76 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg