Description
These Decadent Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Cookies are a rich and indulgent twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, combining the creaminess of cheesecake with sweet, melty chocolate chips in a soft, tender cookie perfect for dessert or a special treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a silky base for the cookie dough.
- Add Sugars: Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the bowl and continue beating until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps add air to the dough for a softer texture.
- Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time to ensure they are fully incorporated, then add the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile of your cookies.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, ensuring all leavening agents and seasoning are evenly distributed.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and producing tough cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for balanced chocolate in every bite.
- Scoop Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets with about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers are just set, signifying they are perfectly baked for a soft texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they hold their shape and texture.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent touch, press a few additional chocolate chips on top of each cookie dough ball before baking.
- Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance the flavors and reduce spreading for thicker cookies.
