Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
Soft, creamy, and loaded with chocolatey goodness – a cookie that tastes like cheesecake in every bite!
🍪 Introduction:
Imagine your favorite chocolate chip cookie—chewy, sweet, comforting. Now imagine fusing that with the rich, creamy decadence of a cheesecake. That’s exactly what Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies deliver. These cookies are soft with a tender crumb, thanks to the cream cheese, and packed with mini chocolate chips that melt in your mouth. A must-have for dessert lovers, perfect for holidays, bake sales, or just a cozy night in.
🧾 Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweeteners & Add-ins:
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 5–6 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping, optional)
🍴 Instructions & Methods:
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. This combo ensures the cookies stay soft and cake-like with a slightly chewy texture.
Step 2: Cream the Butter & Cream Cheese
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together using an electric hand mixer (or stand mixer) until the mixture is creamy and lump-free.
Step 3: Add Egg, Milk & Vanilla
Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until everything is fully combined. The mixture will start to look smooth and slightly glossy.
Step 4: Add Powdered Sugar
Slowly add the powdered sugar while mixing. This gives the cookies their tender sweetness and balances the tang of the cream cheese.
Step 5: Combine Wet & Dry
Add your dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches. Fold gently until a soft dough forms. Stir in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Step 6: Chill the Dough
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour. This step helps the cookies hold their shape while baking and enhances flavor development.
Step 7: Preheat Oven & Prep Pans
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 8: Shape & Space the Cookies
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into 24–26 smooth balls. Place them 1.5 inches apart on your baking sheets. Gently press down each cookie just a bit with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
Step 9: Optional – Add Extra Chocolate
For extra indulgence, top each cookie with a few more mini chocolate chips before baking.
Step 10: Bake to Perfection
Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. The centers should still look soft – that’s the magic!
Step 11: Cool Down
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will firm up as they cool.
🧁 History & Formation:
The concept of cheesecake cookies blends two beloved desserts from different culinary lineages. Cheesecake, dating back to Ancient Greece, became a creamy symbol of indulgence, while the classic chocolate chip cookie—an American invention by Ruth Wakefield in the 1930s—remains a nostalgic favorite.
By combining cream cheese into cookie dough, bakers created a hybrid that is softer, richer, and more luxurious than standard cookies. It was popularized in the early 2010s during a wave of creative baking, where hybrid desserts like brookies and cruffins also emerged.
💌 Conclusion:
These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies are more than just treats—they’re little bites of joy. Whether served fresh out of the oven or the next day with a cup of coffee or glass of milk, they’re impossible to resist. The cream cheese adds a unique twist that transforms the ordinary into extraordinary.
❤️ For the Lovers:
Cookie lovers will swoon at the soft texture. Cheesecake enthusiasts will appreciate the tangy creaminess. And chocolate fans? The mini chips are a gift in every bite.
Bake these with someone you love—or for yourself, because you’re worth it. Share them at family gatherings, brunches, cookie exchanges, or midnight snack runs. They’re best enjoyed warm with a hug or a smile.
Would you like a printable or social media version of this recipe? I can make one for Instagram, Pinterest, or TikTok format too! 🍫💖