Cheesecake Cookies with Chocolate Chips | Easy Soft Dessert Recipe
Indulge in these incredibly soft Cheesecake Cookies with Chocolate Chips! Experience the rich, tangy cream cheese and buttery flavor, made easy with simple steps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 oz (1/2 block) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla bean paste until just combined.
- Step 3: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Step 4: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Step 5: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or for extended freshness, especially due to the cream cheese, keep them refrigerated for up to a week.
- To bring back that freshly baked warmth and gooey chocolate, gently microwave individual cookies for 10-15 seconds, or warm them in a low oven (around 250°F/120°C) for a few minutes until just soft.
- These delightful cookies are fantastic as is, but for an extra treat, try pairing them with a cold glass of milk, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or even crumbled over a simple fruit salad.
- The key to their soft, tender texture lies in not overmixing the dough once the flour is added; mix on low speed only until just combined to prevent tough cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx 28g)
- Calories: 140
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 12g