Description
Indulgent chocolate chip cream cheese cookies blend creamy richness with classic chocolate charm. Smooth cream cheese creates tender texture while chocolate chips deliver sweet, irresistible moments you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for smooth cookie release and easy cleanup.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture that will ensure even texture throughout the cookies.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together softened cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, mixing until completely integrated into the wet ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown and centers appear set but slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Cream cheese adds incredible moisture and tangy richness, creating a softer, more tender cookie texture compared to traditional chocolate chip cookies.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense cookies; gently fold ingredients until just combined for the most delicate crumb.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the same delightful cookie experience.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and enhance the cookies’ flavor depth and structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg