Description
Indulgent chocolate chip cheesecake cookies blend creamy richness with classic cookie comfort. Sweet cream cheese and chocolate morsels create a delightful dessert experience you’ll savor with pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Dairy and Fat Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cookie preparation.
- Create a creamy base by vigorously blending softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until the mixture achieves a light, airy texture.
- Infuse the mixture with rich vanilla extract, ensuring complete integration of the aromatic flavor.
- Craft the dry foundation by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate vessel, then carefully incorporate these ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a uniform dough forms.
- Generously fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly for maximum flavor distribution.
- Portion the dough into uniform rounded mounds using a cookie scoop, strategically placing each dollop approximately two inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies until the edges transform to a golden hue and the centers reach a perfectly set consistency, typically requiring 10-12 minutes of oven time.
- Allow the freshly baked cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief five-minute cooling period, which helps them stabilize and develop their final texture.
- Complete the process by transferring the cookies to a wire cooling rack, enabling them to reach room temperature and achieve their ultimate soft, creamy texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth, even mixing that creates a luxurious texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for rich, melty bursts of flavor throughout each cookie.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain soft, tender cookie consistency.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain perfect cookie shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 66 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg