Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies (Printer-Friendly Version)
Soft, tangy chocolate chip cookies with creamy centers and slightly crisp edges, perfect for any occasion.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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113 g unsalted butter, softened
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100 g packed brown sugar
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50 g granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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5 ml vanilla extract
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156 g all-purpose flour
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2.5 ml baking soda
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1.25 ml salt
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170 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
→ Cheesecake Filling
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113 g cream cheese, softened
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25 g granulated sugar
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2.5 ml vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Refrigerate while preparing dough.
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Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
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Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
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Gently fold semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough, preserving softness.
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Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading during baking.
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Scoop 15 ml portions of dough, flatten slightly, place 5 ml of cheesecake filling in the center, cover with additional dough, seal edges, and roll into balls.
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Place cookies 5 cm apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Chilling the dough is essential to achieve thick, chewy cookies with minimal spread.
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Remove cookies from the oven when edges are golden and centers appear slightly underbaked for optimal softness.