Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of flavors with these Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies. Each bite showcases a chewy cookie filled with creamy cheesecake and melted chocolate chips, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether for a festive gathering or a cozy night in, these cookies promise to delight your taste buds and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in half of the granulated sugar and the vanilla extract until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with remaining sugars until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop half of the dough onto prepared sheets, flatten slightly, add about a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture on top, then cover with more cookie dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg