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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
In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
2
Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
4
Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
5
Fold in chocolate chips, saving 2 tablespoons for topping.
6
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7
Scoop dough into 1½ tablespoon balls. Flatten slightly with your palm.
8
Optional: Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
9
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers look soft.
10
Optional: Use a round glass to swirl cookies into perfect circles just after baking.
11
Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Note
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