Description
Soft and creamy cheesecake cookies that combine the tangy richness of cheesecake with the ease and portability of classic cookies. Perfect for any occasion, they’re customizable, quick to make, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional mix-ins: white chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, or fruit jam swirls
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing just until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like white chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, or fruit jam if desired.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Chilling the dough before baking can help reduce spreading.
Full-fat cream cheese is recommended for best texture and flavor.
Mix-ins are optional but add great variety and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
