Description
Delight in these Chip Cheesecake Cookies, a delicious twist on classic chocolate chip cookies featuring a smooth cream cheese infusion for extra richness and a tender, pillowy texture. Perfectly soft in the center with golden edges, these cookies combine the creamy tang of cheesecake with sweet chocolate chips for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure even baking and prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Craft Creamy Foundation: In a mixing bowl, whip together the softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Construct Dry Blend: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to remove lumps and ensure an even dry ingredient mixture.
- Harmonize Dough: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just enough to combine and maintain the soft texture. Then fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape and Position: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the dough into consistent rounds and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow room for spreading.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked for that pillowy texture.
- Cool and Set: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing flavors and texture to fully develop.
Notes
- For best results, use softened cream cheese and butter to ensure a smooth and creamy dough.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cookies soft and tender.
- Spacing the cookies well on the baking sheet allows for even spreading and prevents them from merging.
- Removing cookies from the oven when the centers are slightly underbaked prevents drying and keeps them pillowy soft.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and softness.
