Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cream Cheese
Few flavor combinations are as comforting as chocolate and cream cheese, and these cookies showcase that pairing beautifully. Tender, rich, and filled with pockets of melted chocolate, they create the kind of aroma that makes a kitchen feel instantly inviting. Inspired by classic Midwest-style baking, they’re a wonderful treat to enjoy with family and friends during relaxed afternoons.
These cookies pair wonderfully with a cold glass of milk, a freshly brewed cup of coffee, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries. They also make an excellent addition to holiday trays and dessert assortments alongside other homemade favorites.
Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪✨
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Unsalted butter, softened | ½ cup |
| Cream cheese, softened | 4 oz |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Egg | 1 large |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| All-purpose flour | 1Âľ cups |
| Baking powder | ½ tsp |
| Baking soda | ½ tsp |
| Salt | ÂĽ tsp |
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 1 cup |
Directions
1. Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheets
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese
- Beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugar and continue mixing until the mixture becomes light in texture.
3. Add the Remaining Wet Ingredients
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
4. Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until combined.
5. Stir in the Chocolate Chips
- Fold the chocolate chips through the dough until evenly distributed.
6. Bake
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn lightly golden.
7. Cool and Enjoy
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheets for several minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Serve warm or once cooled to room temperature.
