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Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Smooth cream cheese is a delicious addition to chocolate chip cookies. Here is a simple and quick recipe for cream cheese chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are rich and tasty.

  • Total Time: 2 Hours 25 Minutes
  • Yield: 18 Cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4oz (1/2 Cup) Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2oz (1/4 Cup) Cream Cheese, not whipped, softened to room temperature
  • 50 grams (1/4 Cup) Granulated Sugar
  • 150 grams (1/2 Cup) Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg, at room temperature
  • 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 250 grams (2 Cups) All Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 170 grams (1 Cup) Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large bowl with a handheld mixer combine butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Then add in the sugars and cream all together for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy, make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix on medium for around 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  2. Stir in vanilla and the egg, making sure to mix until fully combined. 
  3. In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. 
  4. Gently fold in dry ingredients then stir in the chocolate chips. Scoop 1.5 tbsp size cookie dough balls and top with extra chocolate chips, place on to a baking sheet that can fit in the fridge or plate, and cover with plastic wrap to chill for two hours or up to 24 hours. 
  5. When ready to bake preheat the oven to 350F/180C and if using, line your baking sheet with a silpat liner. Place the cookie douhg balls two inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake the cookies for 11-13 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store at room temperature in an air-tight container.
  • Author: Elizabeth Waterson I Confessions of a Baking Queen
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Chill Time: 2 Hours
  • Cook Time: 10 Minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
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