Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ½ call-purpose flour
- 1 tspbaking powder
- ½ tspbaking soda
- ⅓ ccornstarch
- ½ csalted butter
softened
- 8 ozcream cheese
softened to room temperature
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 2 largeeggs
room temperature
- 2 cpowdered sugar
- 3 tbspheavy cream
- ½ cminiature semi-sweet chocolate chips
plus more to top the cookies if desired
Directions
- 1
In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cornstarch. Whisk together, then set aside.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes on medium speed).
- 3
Add vanilla extract and eggs and beat together until combined. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the mixing bowl.
- 4
Add in powdered sugar and continue beating to combine and make a fluffy batter.
- 5
Turn the mixer on low and gradually add the dry ingredients and the heavy cream and mix to combine.
- 6
Beat in ½ cup of mini chocolate chips just until combined.
- 7
Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 8
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 9
Use a cookie scoop to make balls from the chilled dough. Space 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Place the cookie sheets into the freezer for 5 minutes.
- 10
After 5 minutes, remove the cookie sheet from the freezer and quickly roll each ball of dough between the palms of your hands to form a smooth ball. Press each ball gently on the top to flatten slightly. Sprinkle additional mini chips over the tops of the cookie dough.
- 11
Bake for 9 to 10 minutes until the dough has spread into smooth cookies, and the cookies are just barely beginning to brown on the bottom edges.
- 12
Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool.
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About this Recipe
Craving a cookie that melts in your mouth with every bite, blending classic comfort with a delightful creamy twist? These delectable Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies take your favorite treat and elevate it to an irresistible new level.You will love the soft texture and creamy flavor that makes them truly stand out.The magic in these cookies comes from a clever combination of ingredients that creates their signature soft texture and creamy flavor. By incorporating softened cream cheese and heavy cream into the dough, you achieve an unparalleled tenderness and a subtle tang that perfectly complements the sweet chocolate chips. The addition of cornstarch also plays a crucial role, ensuring a supremely soft crumb that truly makes these cheesecake cookies exceptional.Prepare for a truly delightful dessert experience. Each bite of these chocolate chip cheesecake cookies offers a soft, tender chewiness that yields to a rich, creamy interior, studded with pockets of sweet, melted chocolate. The flavor profile is a harmonious blend of classic semi-sweet chocolate chip cookie comfort with a distinct, cheesecake-like creaminess and a hint of tang. They are substantial yet delicate, making them a perfect indulgent treat. Each cookie provides a satisfying 201 calories, a testament to their rich flavor and texture.While perfect as is, you can easily adapt these chocolate chip cheesecake cookies to your taste. The recipe calls for miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips, but feel free to experiment with a mix of different chocolate varieties, such as milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips, for a varied flavor profile. You can also press extra chocolate chips onto the tops of the warm cookies right after baking for an even more decadent appearance and chocolate burst.These irresistible cookies are ideal for any occasion that calls for a special dessert. Serve them alongside a glass of cold milk, a warm cup of coffee, or as a sweet finish to a meal. They're sure to be a crowd-pleaser at gatherings or a comforting treat for a quiet evening at home.