Irresistible Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

Posted by by Sara 1 year Ago 122 Views

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for extra chocolatey goodness)
  • 1/2 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs (for that cheesecake flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Cream the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, and beat until light and fluffy. Add the egg and continue beating until fully incorporated.
  3. Add the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Add the chocolate and graham crackers: Stir in the chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips (if using), and crushed graham cracker crumbs. The graham crackers will add a subtle cheesecake flavor to the cookies.
  5. Shape the cookies: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form tablespoon-sized balls of dough. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft. Be careful not to overbake, as they will continue to cook slightly on the baking sheet.
  7. Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes:

  • If you prefer a chewier texture, slightly underbake the cookies for a soft, melt-in-your-mouth result.
  • For a bit more cheesecake flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest or a splash of lemon juice to the dough.
  • You can substitute mini chips for regular-sized chocolate chips, but mini chips tend to distribute more evenly throughout the cookie dough.
  • These cookies are great for gifting or sharing at parties because of their rich, indulgent flavor!

Nutrition (per cookie):

  • Calories: 200
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 16g