Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie recipe. The addition of cream cheese gives them a soft, creamy texture that pairs perfectly with the rich chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 29 minutes
- Yield: 28 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste
- 2 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Creaming the Ingredients: In a stand mixer, combine butter, cream cheese, sugars, egg, and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Adding Dry Ingredients: Scrape down the bowl and add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Incorporating Chocolate: Add chocolate chips and mix briefly to combine.
- Chilling the Dough: Scoop the dough onto a plate, flatten, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours to 5 days.
- Baking: Preheat oven, place dough on a baking sheet, and bake for 8-9 minutes until set.
- Cooling and Storing: Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. Store airtight for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- For a softer cookie, slightly underbake them.
- Chilling the dough ensures thicker cookies.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies, Softbatch Cookies, Homemade Cookies
