Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and classic chocolate chip cookies. These soft, chewy cookies feature a slightly crisp exterior with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior enhanced by cream cheese, making them irresistibly delicious. Perfect for holiday treats, snacks, or any time you’re craving a sweet indulgence, they blend simple ingredients into a bakery-quality dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until fully combined.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
- Combine the Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined to avoid overmixing. Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking and to enhance flavor and texture.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions spaced about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden but centers still look slightly underdone.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve slightly warm for best enjoyment.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for optimal texture and flavor; low-fat versions can affect creaminess.
- Do not overmix dough to maintain soft and tender texture; mix until ingredients are just combined.
- Chilling dough is essential to control spreading and improve flavor; chilling for one hour yields even better results.
- Oven temperatures vary; if cookies appear too soft after baking, let them sit on the hot sheet for a few extra minutes to firm up.
- Customize with different types of chocolate chips, a pinch of cinnamon, or stuff with chocolate or caramel for indulgence.
- For bakery-style thicker cookies, use 2-tablespoon dough scoops and bake 13-14 minutes.
- Best served slightly warm, ideally paired with milk or vanilla ice cream.
Keywords: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cheesecake Cookies, Soft Cookies, Cream Cheese Cookies, Dessert Cookies, Holiday Treats
