Description
These Irresistible Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and classic chocolate chip cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra-cheesecake flavor, add a few drops of lemon juice to the dough.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
