Description
These Irresistible Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies combine the creamy tang of cheesecake with the classic charm of chocolate chips in a soft, delicious cookie. Baked in just 12 minutes, they offer a perfect balance of rich flavor and tender texture, making them an ideal treat for any time you crave something sweet and comforting.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter (softened, unsalted)
- 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)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda (fresh)
- ½ tsp Salt (adjust based on butter)
Add-ins
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips (reserve some for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the high-quality vanilla extract, the room temperature egg, and softened cream cheese to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients in three parts, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving some to sprinkle on top of the cookie dough balls for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop out balls of dough and place them on a lined baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. The edges should turn golden while the centers remain slightly underdone to keep them soft and chewy.
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set properly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- For even softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow residual heat to finish cooking.
- Reserve some chocolate chips to place on top of the cookies before baking for an appealing look and extra chocolate flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for several days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake cookies, soft cookies, chocolate chip cheesecake, quick cookies, dessert
