Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies
Delicious hybrid cookies that combine the flavors of chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake, offering a tender and tangy texture with every bite.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Use full-fat for better flavor and texture.
- 1/2 cup butter, softened Room temperature.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Measure accurately.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips Regular or mini.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Beat in the egg until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough if you like neater cookies. Golden edges with a tender center are ideal. You can substitute half the chocolate chips with chunks for variety.