Description
Gourmet chocolate chip cheesecake cookies blend creamy cheesecake richness with classic chocolate chip cookie charm. Sweet indulgence awaits when craving a delightful dessert that combines two beloved treats in one irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a creamy base by vigorously blending softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes airy and smooth.
- Enhance the mixture by incorporating egg and vanilla extract, stirring until the ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- In a separate container, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, whisking to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Merge wet and dry components gradually, stirring gently to maintain a light texture, then carefully fold in chocolate chips for delightful bursts of sweetness.
- Utilize a tablespoon to portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately 2 inches of spacing between each cookie to allow proper spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges and slightly soft centers, indicating perfect cookie consistency.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth, creamy mixing that prevents lumpy texture.
- Avoid overmixing the dough after adding dry ingredients to keep cookies tender and prevent tough, dense results.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 92 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg