Description
These Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies are irresistibly tender and chewy with a rich, creamy flavor from the cream cheese. Perfectly soft with melty chocolate chips, they bake to golden edges while maintaining a soft center, making them a delightful treat for any cookie lover.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect baking temperature before the cookies go in.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later incorporation.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes fluffy and light.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
- Prepare for baking: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are a light golden color and the centers still appear slightly underbaked for a soft texture.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For the softest cookies, do not overbake; the centers should remain slightly underbaked when removed from the oven.
- Make sure both the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature to ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with chunks or other mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
