Description
Indulge in soft and gooey chocolate chip cheesecake cookies that combine two beloved flavors into one irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
- More chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar to the creamed mixture, then slowly incorporate the dry ingredients and heavy cream. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop to form dough balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the sheets. Freeze for 5 minutes before baking.
- Roll dough balls for a smooth finish, press slightly to flatten, and bake for 9-10 minutes until just set.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, cheesecake, dessert, chocolate chip, baking, sweet treats