Description
Soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies combine the richness of cheesecake with classic chocolate chip cookies. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Egg and Vanilla – Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips – Gently stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Shape the Cookies – Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake – Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool – Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy! – Serve and savor these irresistible cookies.
Notes
- White Chocolate Twist – Substitute regular chocolate chips with white chocolate chips for a sweeter, creamier flavor.
- Nutty Delight – Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds for extra crunch.
- Stuffed Cheesecake Cookies – Create a small well in the dough and fill with a bit of sweetened cream cheese before sealing and baking.
- Gluten-Free Option – Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- Caramel Infusion – Drizzle caramel sauce over the cookies after baking for a rich treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: dessert , cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake cookies, soft cookies, easy dessert, homemade cookies