Description
Delight in the rich, creamy texture of Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies, combining the lusciousness of cream cheese with classic chocolate chips for an irresistibly soft and flavorful treat perfect for dessert or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy, providing the rich base for your cookies.
- Mix Sugar and Eggs: Add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Then, mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, ensuring a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Incorporate Dry Into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and maintaining soft texture.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly through the dough for bursts of chocolate in each bite.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the dough, which helps control spreading during baking and enhances flavor.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of baked cookies.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set, ensuring perfect doneness.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and prevents breaking.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and enhances the flavor and texture of the cookies.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips or add a handful of white chocolate chips for extra sweetness and variety.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
