Description
Cheesecake cookies are a delightful treat combining the flavors of cheesecake and cookies. They are soft, creamy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Beat in the egg until fully combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies soft.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake cookies, dessert recipes, easy cookies