Description
These Irresistible Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies combine the creamy tang of cheesecake with the sweet, melty goodness of classic chocolate chip cookies. Soft and rich, they bake up in just 12 minutes, making them a perfect quick treat that’s sure to delight cookie lovers and cheesecake fans alike.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted Butter, softened
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract, high-quality
- 1 large Egg, at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda, fresh
- ½ tsp Salt (adjust based on butter used)
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips (reserve some for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies at the correct temperature.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, fresh baking soda, and salt. Set this aside for later incorporation.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar using a mixer for about 2 minutes or until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the high-quality vanilla extract, the room temperature egg, and softened cream cheese to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until everything is combined and the batter is smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture in three parts, mixing gently after each addition until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips being careful not to break them up.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop dough balls and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave about 2 inches of space between each ball. Optionally, press some reserved chocolate chips on top for a pretty finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers appear slightly underdone to maintain a soft and chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to prevent tough cookies.
- Check the cookies at 10 minutes to ensure they don’t overbake; centers should look slightly underdone.
- Spacing cookies 2 inches apart helps prevent them from spreading into each other.
- Use high-quality vanilla extract for richer flavor.
- Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies, Quick Cookies, Cream Cheese Cookies, Soft Cookies, Easy Baking, Dessert Cookies
