Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

These cookies with cream cheese and mini chocolate chip simply melt in your mouth. Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies  are simple, light and delicious, my favorite cookie recipe. 

If you love soft and creamy cheesecake cookies, you'll also enjoy our Oreo Cheesecake Cookies, our rich Double Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies, and our festive Christmas Cheesecake Cookies for an extra-special holiday treat.

Why You'll Love These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

• Soft, tender, and delicious: These chocolate chip cheesecake cookies have a delicate texture, slightly crisp edges, and soft, tender centers. The cream cheese and cornstarch help create that lovely melt-in-your-mouth quality that makes every bite so enjoyable. If you love homemade cookies with a soft center and plenty of chocolate, try our Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies too. They have a rich, buttery flavor and generous chunks of chocolate!
• A little twist on classic chocolate chip cookies: Cream cheese adds a subtle richness and gives these cookies a deliciously tender texture, while mini chocolate chips bring just the right amount of chocolate flavor to every bite.
• Not overly sweet: If you prefer homemade cookies that aren't too sugary or heavy, you'll love this recipe. They have a mild sweetness that lets the cream cheese, vanilla, and chocolate chips shine without overwhelming the flavor.
• Easy to make with simple ingredients: You don't need any complicated techniques or special equipment. Just mix the ingredients, chill the dough, shape the cookies, and bake. With only about 10 minutes of baking time, you'll have a fresh batch ready in no time (after chilling).
• Perfect for any occasion: Enjoy these chocolate chip cheesecake cookies with your morning coffee, serve them as an afternoon snack, or add them to a holiday cookie platter. They're a lovely homemade treat that both kids and adults can enjoy. If you love classic homemade cookies, try our Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies too. They're another delicious option for sharing with family and friends!
• Easy to customize: Mini chocolate chips are delicious, but you can easily switch things up with chopped pecans, M&M's, sprinkles, or even crushed Oreo cookies. It's a simple way to make a few different variations from the same cookie dough.

Key Ingredients

• Cream Cheese: The ingredient that gives these cookies their cheesecake-inspired touch. It adds richness and helps create a soft, tender texture. Use full-fat cream cheese and make sure it's softened to room temperature so it blends smoothly with the butter. If you love cookies with a creamy cheesecake twist, try our Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Cookies too. They have a delicious combination of bright lemon flavor, sweet blueberries, and a soft, creamy texture.
• Unsalted Butter: Butter adds a rich, classic cookie flavor and helps create a smooth, creamy dough. Let it soften to room temperature before mixing so it combines easily with the cream cheese.
• Cornstarch: A little cornstarch makes a big difference in the texture of these cookies. It helps create a delicate, tender crumb and gives them that lovely melt-in-your-mouth quality. It's also a great ingredient for achieving a soft, delicate texture in other homemade cookies, like our Holiday Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies.
• Powdered Sugar: Unlike granulated sugar, powdered sugar gives these cookies a finer, softer texture. It also provides sweetness without making them overly sugary, which is perfect for this recipe.
• Vanilla Extract: Vanilla adds warmth and enhances the flavor of the cream cheese, butter, and chocolate. Even a small amount makes these cookies taste more delicious.
• Mini Chocolate Chips: These little chocolate bites add just the right amount of sweetness and chocolate flavor to every cookie. I love using mini chocolate chips because they spread more evenly throughout the dough, so you get a little chocolate in every bite. If you're a fan of chocolate chip cookies with a little extra crunch, try our Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chip and Pecans too. The combination of creamy peanut butter, chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans makes them a delicious treat!

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How to Make Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

Step 1 - Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder until well combined. Set aside while you prepare the wet ingredients.

Step 2 - Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until everything is well combined.

Step 3 - Add the Sugar and Dry Ingredients: Add the powdered sugar and mix until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix on low speed just until a soft dough forms. Finally, fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 4 - Chill and Shape the Cookies: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and shape it into 24-26 evenly sized balls. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1½ inches between each cookie. Gently flatten each ball with your hands or the bottom of a glass. Sprinkle a few extra mini chocolate chips on top, if desired.

Step 5 - Bake and Cool: Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cookies are set. Be careful not to overbake them, as you want to keep their soft, tender texture. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dragana's Expert Tips

Use Room-Temperature Ingredients: Take the cream cheese, butter, and egg out of the refrigerator ahead of time. Softened ingredients blend together much more easily, creating a smooth, lump-free dough and helping the cookies bake evenly.

Use Full-Fat Cream Cheese: For the best flavor and texture, use regular full-fat block cream cheese rather than whipped or spreadable cream cheese. It adds richness and helps create that soft, creamy texture these cookies are known for. If you love this cream cheese-based dessert combination, try our Oreo Cream Cheese Bars too. They're made with similar ingredients but have a fun Oreo twist and are baked in a pan before being cut into bars.

Don't Skip the Cornstarch: Cornstarch is one of the ingredients that gives these cookies their soft, delicate texture. Measure it carefully and don't leave it out, as it helps create that tender, melt-in-your-mouth bite.

Measure the Flour Correctly: Too much flour can make cheesecake cookies dry, dense, and crumbly. For the most accurate results, use a kitchen scale. If measuring with cups, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife instead of scooping directly from the bag.

Chill the Dough Before Baking: Chilling helps firm up the butter and cream cheese, making the dough easier to handle and preventing the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. It also gives the flavors a little extra time to develop. Follow the chilling time specified in the recipe. Chilling is also an important step in our Holiday Snowball Cookies, helping them hold their beautiful round shape while baking.

Don't Overbake the Cookies: These cookies should stay soft and tender, so keep a close eye on them while baking. Remove them when the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft. They'll continue to firm up as they cool on the baking sheet.

Let Them Cool Before Moving: Freshly baked cheesecake cookies are delicate, especially while they're warm. Leave them on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set without breaking or falling apart.

These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies are soft, tender, and deliciously creamy, with a rich cream cheese flavor and plenty of mini chocolate chips in every bite. They're easy to make with simple ingredients and have a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture without being overly sweet. Whether you're baking for the holidays, sharing homemade cookies with family and friends, or simply craving a sweet afternoon treat, these cheesecake cookies are sure to become a favorite!

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