Description
Indulgent chocolate chip cheesecake cookies blend classic dessert elements into one irresistible treat. Rich cream cheese and chocolate create a luxurious experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Chips and Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Sugars:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
Wet Ingredients and Leavening:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes airy and smooth, creating a rich base for the cookies.
- Introduce the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure complete integration of all ingredients.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a clean bowl, whisking to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
- Gently incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring an even distribution for consistent chocolatey bites.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough into small rounds on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Place the cookie-laden sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges while maintaining a soft center.
- After removing from the oven, allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set their structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Cream cheese transforms these cookies into a luxuriously soft, tangy treat with incredible richness and moisture.
- Softening butter and cream cheese at room temperature ensures smooth, even mixing without lumps or texture disruptions.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent excessive spreading and maintains a thicker, more structured cookie shape.
- For gluten-free variations, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 86 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg