Description
These Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies are delightfully tender and chewy, offering a rich creamy flavor from the cream cheese combined with classic chocolate chips. Perfectly soft with a slightly underbaked center, these cookies strike a perfect balance between texture and indulgence, making them a delicious treat for any occasion.
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 Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- 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 is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the large egg and vanilla extract thoroughly until the mixture is uniform and smooth.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until the dough just comes together without overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout without deflating the batter.
- Portion Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges turn golden while the centers remain slightly underbaked for a soft texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
- Using cream cheese in the dough adds moisture and a slight tang that enhances the cookie’s flavor and softness.
- Do not overbake the cookies; removing them when centers look slightly underbaked ensures a soft, chewy texture.
- Room temperature butter and cream cheese make for easier mixing and better texture.
- For extra flavor, you can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
