Decadent Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

These ooey, gooey chocolate chip cheesecake cookies are a delicious combination of two dessert favorites: soft cookies and creamy cheesecake. Together, they make the perfect decadent dessert!

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INGREDIENTS:

• 8 oz of cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 1/2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Photo bySummer Sangria

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with some parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and sugar together until light and fluffy.

3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well until fully combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

6. Fold in the chocolate chips.

7. Drop a spoonful of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges until the edges are lightly golden.

9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack

SERVE AND ENJOY!