Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
A delightful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies with a creamy texture from cream cheese, perfect for sharing or enjoying at home.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter Room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese Room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Chocolate Additions
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks and chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Best enjoyed warm. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months. Remember to let the cookies cool completely before freezing.