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Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

A tempting stack of three gooey cream cheese chocolate chip cookies with melted chocolate chunks.
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Make bakery-soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies with a rich, tender texture using cream cheese. This recipe delivers thick, gooey cookies that stay soft for days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips and chunks using a spatula.
  8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. For thicker cookies, do not flatten the dough balls.
  9. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden, but the centers still look slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best texture, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This helps prevent spreading and results in thicker, gooey chocolate chip cookies.
  • If you want a cheesecake cookies recipe flavor, use a mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips.
  • These melt in your mouth cookies freeze well; scoop the dough onto a tray, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag for make ahead cookies.

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