Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Treats (Printable Version)
Light, creamy treats combining cream cheese and mini chocolate chips for a melt-in-mouth experience.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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157 grams all-purpose flour
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32 grams cornstarch
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2.5 grams baking powder
→ Wet Ingredients
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57 grams unsalted butter, softened
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113 grams cream cheese, softened
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1 large egg
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15 milliliters milk
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2.5 milliliters vanilla extract
→ Sweeteners and Mix-ins
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150 grams powdered sugar
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45-54 grams mini chocolate chips
# Steps:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder; set aside.
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Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until fully combined.
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Gradually blend in the powdered sugar, mixing until the batter becomes light and fluffy.
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Fold in the dry ingredients gently until evenly combined, then stir in the mini chocolate chips. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for approximately one hour to firm up.
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Preheat the oven to 190°C and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Remove chilled dough and portion into 24 to 26 balls, spacing them about 3.8 centimeters apart on the baking sheets. Slightly flatten each ball.
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Sprinkle additional mini chocolate chips atop each cookie for an indulgent finish, if desired.
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Bake cookies for approximately 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
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Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for several minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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Chilling the dough before baking helps maintain cookie shape and depth of flavor.
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Use room temperature butter and cream cheese to achieve a smooth, creamy dough.
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Avoid overbaking to retain soft centers with golden edges.