Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredientes

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instruções

1️⃣ Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Cream the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.

3️⃣ Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.

4️⃣ Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until just combined.

5️⃣ Fold in chocolate chips: Using a spatula, gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

6️⃣ Scoop and arrange: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.

7️⃣ Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.

8️⃣ Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.