Description
These Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies are ultra-soft, chewy, and packed with rich, gooey chocolate chips. The secret ingredient—cream cheese—adds a unique twist to the classic recipe, creating a melt-in-your-mouth cookie that’s perfect for any occasion. You’ll love the perfect balance of sweetness and texture!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra-soft texture, make sure not to overbake the cookies. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
- You can use milk chocolate chips instead of semisweet for a sweeter flavor.
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours if you prefer to bake the cookies later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Classic Dessert
Keywords: Softbatch cookies, chocolate chip cookies, cream cheese cookies, chewy cookies, baking, dessert