Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
softened
- 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
- 3⁄4 cup brown sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 2 1⁄4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
With an electric mixer cream butter and sugars until nice and creamy. Add cream cheese and continue to mix until all lumps are gone and it is nice and smooth. Add vanilla and egg and mix.
- 3
Slowly add flour, a little at a time. Add baking soda and salt and mix well, but not too much!
- 4
Turn off your mixer and add the chocolate chips, folding by hand with a rubber spatula.
- 5
Scoop cookie dough by the rounded tablespoon onto a cookie sheet; make sure they aren’t too close though!
- 6
Bake in your oven for 9-11 minutes, I do mine for 10.
- 7
Cool on a rack and once they are all the way cool put into a plastic bag or container and keep in the fridge!
- 8
Since they have cream cheese in them you don’t want them to spoil!
- 9
These are the best chocolate chip cookies ever! They stay nice and moist!Makes about 3 dozen.
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies
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About this Recipe
Imagine the chewy delight of a classic chocolate chip cookie combined with the creamy tang of cheesecake. These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies deliver just that, offering a delightful twist on a beloved treat that promises to become a new favorite.
The magic happens by incorporating softened cream cheese directly into the cookie dough. This unique addition creates an incredibly tender, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture and a subtle tang that perfectly balances the sweetness from the blend of granulated and brown sugars, setting these apart from traditional chocolate chip cookies.
Prepare for a cookie experience unlike any other. You'll find a wonderfully soft, almost cake-like texture with every bite, complemented by the rich, gooey pockets of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips. The cream cheese adds a delightful depth and slight tanginess that elevates the traditional chocolate chip cookie, making it truly irresistible and wonderfully rich.
Feel free to experiment with different chocolate varieties; white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks would be delicious. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of almond extract alongside the vanilla. You could also mix in chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
These decadent cookies are perfect for sharing at parties, holiday gatherings, or simply as a special treat with your afternoon coffee or a cold glass of milk.