Description
Delight in these soft and creamy Chip Cheesecake Cookies, combining the rich tang of cream cheese with semi-sweet chocolate chips in a tender, fluffy cookie. Perfectly baked to golden edges with soft, pillowy centers, they are an irresistible treat for any occasion.
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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure even baking and prevent 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, mixing thoroughly to emulsify all ingredients.
- Construct Dry Blend: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution and avoid lumps.
- Harmonize Dough: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using minimal stirring to maintain a tender texture. Evenly incorporate the semi-sweet chocolate chips throughout the dough.
- Shape and Position: Form the dough into consistent round shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them well to allow for natural expansion during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges turn golden while keeping the centers soft and pillowy.
- Cool and Set: Let the cookies rest briefly on the baking sheet for stability, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing the flavors to fully develop.
Notes
- For a softer cookie, do not overbake; watch carefully near the 10-minute mark.
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are properly softened to ease mixing and achieve the right creamy consistency.
- Spacing cookies properly on the sheet is essential for even baking and preventing them from merging.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
