Creamy Soft-Center Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cream Cheese
These creamy soft-center chocolate chip cookies with cream cheese are easy to make, featuring a delightful creamy center and a perfect chewy texture. Ideal for any occasion, they combine rich cream cheese and melty chocolate chips for a nostalgic comfort treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients on low speed in two additions until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls (about 1.5 tablespoons/20g) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If dough is too soft to scoop, chill for 20 minutes. Avoid overmixing flour to keep cookies tender. Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for best texture. Bake two trays back-to-back, rotating halfway for even baking. Let cookies rest on baking sheet after baking to maintain soft centers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Protein: 2
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