Description
Irresistible chocolate chip cheesecake cookies blend creamy cheesecake richness with classic chocolate chip cookie comfort. Crisp edges, tender centers, and swirls of chocolate promise a delightful dessert experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 240 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chocolate and Mix-ins:
- 200 g (1 1/4 cups) chocolate chips
- 50 g (1/4 cup) mini chocolate chips
- 50 g (1/4 cup) cream cheese chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Cream together softened cream cheese, butter, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamy mixture, blending until completely integrated and uniform in texture.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Carefully fold in chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, and cream cheese chunks, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving approximately 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers appear slightly soft but set.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Allow cookies to cool entirely, during which time they will continue to set and develop a delectable chewy texture.
Notes
- Check cream cheese temperature, ensuring it’s softened but not melted for the perfect creamy texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help them blend smoothly and create a more consistent dough.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense cookies that lack the desired soft and tender crumb.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or white chocolate for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg