Description
Delightful cookies that combine the creamy texture of cheesecake with the classic taste of chocolate chip cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and butter, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Beat in one large egg until fully mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure that cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for smoother batter. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg