Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 32 mins
Cooking Temp: 175  C
Servings: 18
Ingredients
  • Ingredient Amount Notes
  • Unsalted butter, softened ½ cup (1 stick)
  • 4 cheese, Cream softened oz (½ block)
  • Brown sugar, packed ½ cup Adds moisture and caramel notes
  • Granulated sugar ¼ cup Balances sweetness and helps browning
  • 1 large Bring Egg to room temperature first
  • 1 extract ½ Vanilla tsp Pure vanilla gives best flavor
  • 1 flour ½ All-purpose cups Scoop and level for accuracy
  • 1 tsp Makes Cornstarch ½ cookies tender and soft
  • Baking soda ½ tsp Helps cookies rise and spread properly
  • Salt ¼ tsp Enhances all the flavors
  • 1 chocolate Semi-sweet chips 1 cup Reserve 2 tbsp for topping
Instructions
  1. 1
    In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. 3
    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  4. 4
    Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. 5
    Fold in chocolate chips, saving 2 tablespoons for topping.
  6. 6
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. 7
    Scoop dough into 1½ tablespoon balls. Flatten slightly with your palm.
  8. 8
    Optional: Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
  9. 9
    Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers look soft.
  10. 10
    Optional: Use a round glass to swirl cookies into perfect circles just after baking.
  11. 11
    Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Note

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