Description
Delightful chocolate chip cheesecake cookies blend creamy cheesecake with classic cookie comfort. Rich flavors and textures create a memorable dessert experience for sweet enthusiasts.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 5–6 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Binding and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a medium bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture that will provide structure to the cookies.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and cream cheese until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency that forms the rich base of the cookie.
- Incorporate egg, milk, and vanilla extract into the creamy mixture, blending thoroughly to ensure even distribution of liquid ingredients.
- Gradually introduce powdered sugar, whipping until the mixture becomes light and airy with a fluffy texture.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, creating a cohesive dough. Fold in mini chocolate chips, then refrigerate for 60 minutes to enhance flavor development and improve cookie texture.
- Heat oven to 375F (190C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for even baking and easy cookie removal.
- Remove chilled dough and form 24-26 uniform balls, positioning them 1.5 inches apart on prepared sheets. Delicately press each ball to slightly flatten its surface.
- Optional: Garnish cookie tops with additional mini chocolate chips for extra chocolate intensity.
- Bake for 10 minutes, watching for subtle golden edges indicating perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for several minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, enabling them to set and develop optimal texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly for at least an hour to prevent spreading and ensure a perfectly soft, tender cookie texture.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter to guarantee smooth blending and prevent lumpy cookie dough.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make these cookies celiac-friendly.
- Experiment with chocolate variations like dark, milk, or white chocolate chips to customize the flavor profile and keep things exciting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg