Description
Soft cookies infused with cream cheese and chocolate chips for a delightful treat that combines the richness of cheesecake with the classic cookie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the softened cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Blend until smooth and creamy for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until the batter is homogenous.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into your wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Let cream cheese and butter sit at room temperature before using. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg