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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies combine creamy cheesecake with chewy cookies, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened for easy mixing
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar sweetens the filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds richness to the cheesecake layer
For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened for smoother dough
  • 1 cup granulated sugar provides sweetness
  • 1 large egg binds all ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances overall flavor
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour essential for cookie structure
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder helps cookies rise
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips adds delicious chocolate flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 large egg to the cream cheese mixture and mix until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula.
  6. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the dough and filling. Customize flavors with different chocolate types or mix-ins.

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