Description
Irresistible chocolate chip cheesecake cookies blend creamy cheesecake richness with classic cookie charm. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each delightful bite of this indulgent treat that promises pure comfort and sweet satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups (213 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
Dairy Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring an even cooking surface.
- Create a creamy base by vigorously blending butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until thoroughly integrated.
- In a separate vessel, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, creating a uniform dry mixture that will provide structure to the cookies.
- Gently merge the dry ingredients into the creamy wet mixture, stirring with minimal agitation to prevent gluten development. Tenderly fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly.
- Carefully form uniform dough balls using approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture, rolling them between palms to create smooth spheres. Arrange cookies on prepared sheets, maintaining sufficient spacing to allow for spread during baking.
- Place cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges while preserving soft, tender centers.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire cooling rack, permitting them to reach complete room temperature and develop optimal texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent spreading and creates a thicker, more structured cookie with a better texture.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother mixing and more even incorporation of ingredients, ensuring a consistently creamy cookie base.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements and mixing technique.
- Experiment with different chocolate variations like dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chunks, or a mix of chocolates to customize the flavor profile and add interesting texture to the cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg