Description
Sweet meets creamy in these chocolate chip cheesecake cookies, merging classic American dessert flavors into one irresistible treat. Crisp edges, tangy cream cheese swirls, and rich chocolate chunks make these cookies an indulgent experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and heating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Create a creamy base by whipping softened cream cheese, butter, and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Enhance the mixture by incorporating egg and vanilla extract, blending until the texture is smooth and uniform.
- Separately combine flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually integrate these dry ingredients into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently introduce semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Carefully portion the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately 2 inches of space between each dollop to allow for spreading during baking.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges while maintaining soft centers.
- After removing from the oven, let the cookies rest briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Serve warm for maximum enjoyment or store in an airtight container to preserve freshness and texture.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect texture by ensuring cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before mixing, which helps create a smooth, creamy base for the cookies.
- Prevent overmixing the dough after adding dry ingredients to keep the cookies tender and soft, stopping just when the ingredients are combined.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements and mixing technique.
- Experiment with different chocolate variations like dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chunks, or even white chocolate for unique flavor profiles and personalized treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg