Ingredients
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Here’s what you need to create your own cheesecake cookies:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Feel free to adjust or substitute some ingredients based on your preferences. The magic of cooking lies in experimenting!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and blend until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins or toppings.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg