Description
Sweet sensations meet classic comfort in these irresistible chocolate chip cheesecake cookies. Creamy cheesecake swirls and rich chocolate chips create a perfect harmony that beckons you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 1/4 cups flour
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
Flavoring and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie placement.
- Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes airy and smooth, achieving a light, whipped texture.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a uniform consistency.
- Gently fold in flour and baking soda, mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Carefully distribute chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution for consistent flavor in each cookie.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately 2-inch intervals between each cookie.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief cooling period, typically 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely to set their texture and enhance flavor development.
Notes
- Softening butter and cream cheese at room temperature ensures a smooth, creamy texture and easier mixing.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, more structured cookies.
- Use room temperature egg to help ingredients blend seamlessly and create a consistent cookie dough.
- For gluten-free option, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg