Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies: The Ultimate Soft & Creamy Treat 🍪✨
A Perfect Fusion of Cheesecake & Cookies!
These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies combine the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the classic comfort of chocolate chip cookies. Soft, slightly tangy, and loaded with mini chocolate chips, they’re an irresistible dessert that’s easy to make yet looks bakery-worthy!
📋 Ingredients (Makes 24-26 cookies)
Dry Ingredients
- 1¼ cups (150g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch (for ultra-soft texture!)
- ½ tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat for best results!)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp milk (whole or 2%)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Sweeteners & Mix-Ins
- 1¼ cups (150g) powdered sugar (sifted)
- 5-6 tbsp mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping!)
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Set aside.
2️⃣ Cream Butter & Cream Cheese
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy (about 2 mins).
3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
- Mix in egg, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4️⃣ Incorporate Sugar
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy (another 2 mins).
5️⃣ Form the Dough
- Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Chill dough for 1 hour (this prevents spreading!).
6️⃣ Bake to Perfection
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls (24-26 total) and place 1.5 inches apart.
- Flatten slightly and press extra chocolate chips on top (optional but pretty!).
- Bake for 10-12 mins until edges are lightly golden (centers will stay soft).
7️⃣ Cool & Enjoy!
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
🔥 Pro Tips for Success
✅ Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother mixing.
✅ Don’t overmix after adding flour—this keeps cookies tender.
✅ Chill the dough! This prevents flat, greasy cookies.
✅ Underbake slightly for an extra-soft, cheesecake-like texture.
🍪 Nutritional Info (Per Cookie)
- Calories: ~90 kcal
- Fat: 4g (5% DV)
- Carbs: 12g (4% DV)
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 1g
- Calcium: 10mg (1% DV)
(Nutritional values are estimates and may vary.)
💡 Why These Cookies Are Special
✔ Cornstarch → Makes them ultra-soft (like shortbread meets cheesecake!).
✔ Cream cheese → Adds richness & slight tang.
✔ Mini chocolate chips → Ensure chocolate in every bite!
🍽 Serving Suggestions
☕ With coffee or milk – The perfect afternoon pick-me-up!
🍦 As ice cream sandwiches – Sandwich with vanilla ice cream.
🎁 Gift them! – Package in a cute box for cookie lovers.
🎉 Final Verdict: A Must-Try Cookie!
These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies are soft, flavorful, and just sweet enough—perfect for anyone who loves cheesecake and cookies in one bite!