Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy cream cheese chocolate chip cookies with rich vanilla flavor and a tender texture.
Servings: 18 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt kosher or sea salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup cream cheese softened (avoid using fat free, light or whipped cream cheese!)
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips I use Ghirardelli
- ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips I use Ghirardelli
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and cream cheese, then add sugars, egg, and vanilla. Mix until light and fluffy.
- Add dry ingredients in batches, mixing just until incorporated.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into large portions.
- Chill if desired for up to 3 days.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool before serving.
Video
Notes
- Yield: 18 cookies
- Presentation: Press extra chocolate chips on top before baking.
- Flavor Tips: Use a mix of chocolates for better balance.
- Technique: Do not over-cream.
- Storage: Store airtight up to 10 days or freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg