Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies blend the creamy tang of cheesecake with the comforting chewiness of chocolate chip cookies. With a crisp exterior and soft, tender interior enriched by cream cheese, they offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience perfect for any occasion, from holiday treats to everyday indulgence. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these cookies taste like they came straight from a bakery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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 (full-fat recommended)
- 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 (semi-sweet, milk, or dark)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Cream together softened butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This creates the soft, tender texture of the cookies. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then beat until combined.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents, ensuring proper rise.
- Combine the Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies soft and chewy. Fold in chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and enhance texture. Longer chilling (up to 1 hour) improves results.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden, centers may look slightly underdone.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy slightly warm for the best melt-in-your-mouth flavor.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for optimal texture and creaminess.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent dense cookies.
- Chill dough to control spread and improve flavor; up to 1 hour chilling is ideal.
- Baking times vary; if cookies seem too soft, let them sit on the hot sheet for a few extra minutes.
- Customize by mixing chocolate chip types, adding cinnamon, or stuffing with chocolate or caramel.
- For bakery-style cookies, use 2 tablespoon-sized scoops and bake 13-14 minutes.
- Serve warm with milk or vanilla ice cream for an enhanced treat.
Keywords: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cheesecake Cookies, Cream Cheese Cookies, Soft Cookies, Baked Dessert, Sweet Treat
