Description
Indulgent chocolate chip cream cheese cookies blend creamy richness with classic cookie comfort. Sweet surprises await with each delectable bite, promising a delightful experience you’ll savor from first crumb to last.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Dry/Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Cream together softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, ensuring thorough blending after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt to create a uniform dry ingredient blend.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies approximately 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges appear golden and centers look slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Cream cheese adds incredible moisture and softness to these classic chocolate chip cookies, creating a more tender texture compared to traditional recipes.
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth, well-blended base that prevents lumpy cookie dough.
- Avoid overmixing the dry and wet ingredients to maintain a delicate, soft cookie structure that doesn’t become tough or dense.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to create an equally delicious alternative without compromising taste or texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg