Description
Delight in these Chip Cheesecake Cookies, a luscious twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie with a creamy cream cheese base that yields irresistibly soft and flavorful treats. Perfectly balanced with semi-sweet chocolate chips, these cookies combine a tender crumb with a slight tang, baked to perfection for a golden, slightly crisp exterior and a pillowy center.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 ¼ cups (213 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Calibrate oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to create an optimal environment for even cookie baking.
- Craft Creamy Foundation: In a mixing bowl, whip softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to emulsify all ingredients.
- Construct Dry Blend: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution and avoid lumps.
- Harmonize Dough: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to preserve the tender texture. Incorporate chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape and Position: Form the dough into consistent rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them sufficiently to allow for natural expansion during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden while the centers remain soft and pillowy.
- Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet for stabilization, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely and let the flavors develop.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
- Do not overmix once the dry ingredients are added to prevent tough cookies.
- Spacing cookies adequately on the baking sheet prevents them from merging during baking.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by reducing baking time by a minute.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American