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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies: A Decadent Delight

A plate of cheesecake-stuffed chocolate chip cookies with bowls of white chocolate chips, nuts, and cocoa powder.
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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect mix of two delicious desserts. They offer the rich sweetness of Cheesecake in each soft, chewy bite of a classic cookie. When you bake these cookies for an occasion, indulge in a special treat for yourself, or look at ways to please your friends, Cookies like these are bound to be a huge hit.

Ingredients

Core Ingredients Explained

Here are the quantities of the essential ingredients you’ll require for approximately 18-24 Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies:

    • Cream Cheese: 8 oz (softened)

    • Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (softened)

    • Grated Sugar The amount is 1/4 cup (for the cheesecake filling) and 1/2 cup (for the dough for cookies)

    • Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup (packed)

    • Vanilla Extract Two teaspoons (1 teaspoon for filling 1 teaspoon of dough)

    • Big Eggs 1 (for the dough of cookies)

    • All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/4 cups

    • Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon

    • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon

    • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: 1 1/2 cups

Optional Add-Ins for Personalization

If you’d like to customize your cookies, consider these add-ins:

    • Chopped nuts: Include 1/2 cup of pecans or walnuts to make a crunchy snack.

    • White Chocolate Chips: Substitute half cup semi-sweet chips for white chocolate.

    • Cocoa Powder: Add 1-2 tablespoons of the cookie dough to give it an extra chocolatey flavor.
    • Cinnamon or Nutmeg: Add 1/2 teaspoon of each for a warming and seasonal taste.

With these amounts and other variations, you can make the perfect chocolate chip Cheesecake Cookies. Whether you stick to the traditional recipe or incorporate your own personal flair, they are sure to please!

Instructions

Preparation and Key Baking Tips

Making chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies is much simpler than you imagine. However, a little planning will go a long way in making the perfect bite. Make sure the ingredients, including cream cheese and butter, are at the right temperature. This will make the mixing smoother, and the dough will even be smoother.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175 °C) and line your baking sheets with parchment. This stops baking the cookies to avoid sticking and makes cleanup easy. Utilize the cookie scoop to make uniformly-sized cookies, which assure the same baking.

When you’re making the Cheesecake filling, mix the cream cheese until soft before adding the Sugar and vanilla. This will limite lumps and create a smooth texture. Also, chill the dough before baking. This procedure helps the cookies maintain their shape and stops the spread of excess.

Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions

    1. To make your Cheesecake Filling, Mix cream cheese, Sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Let the mixture cool while you make the cookie dough.

    1. In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients: baking powder, flour, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

    1. Cream the butter and Sugar. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the butter using brown Sugar granulated. Add eggs and vanilla extract.

    1. Mix the ingredients: Mix with dry ingredients until the dough is formed. Add chocolate chips.

    1. Make the Cookies: Take a small portion of dough from the cookie, flatten it, and place a dollop of Cheesecake filling into the middle. Overlap with more dough and seal the edges.

    1. Bake to perfection. Bake for 12-15 minutes or so until the edges turn golden. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets at room temperature for a couple of minutes before moving them to an airtight rack.

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