Description
Delight in these Chip Cheesecake Cookies, a luscious twist on classic chocolate chip cookies featuring a creamy cream cheese base that delivers a soft, tender crumb and irresistible flavor. Perfectly baked to golden edges with pillowy centers, these cookies combine the richness of cheesecake with the timeless appeal of chocolate chips for a truly indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure even baking and easy cookie removal.
- Craft Creamy Foundation: In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whip these ingredients together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Next, add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to fully incorporate and emulsify the ingredients.
- Construct Dry Blend: In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This process ensures even distribution of leavening agents and prevents lumps, crucial for an even texture.
- Harmonize Dough: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just enough to blend while preserving the tender texture. Then evenly fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to distribute them throughout the dough.
- Shape and Position: Form the cookie dough into consistent rounds and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheets. Allow enough room so the cookies can spread naturally during baking without sticking together.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Watch for golden edges with soft, pillowy centers to achieve the perfect balance of texture.
- Cool and Set: Let the cookies rest briefly on the baking sheet to stabilize, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps set the texture and allows flavors to develop fully.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother dough.
- Do not overmix when combining dry ingredients with wet to keep cookies tender.
- Spacing cookies sufficiently on the baking sheet prevents them from merging during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for optimal freshness.
- For a variation, try adding nuts like walnuts or pecans alongside the chocolate chips for added texture.
