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Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Make ultra-soft, thick, and chewy chocolate chip cookies with a rich, slightly tangy flavor from the addition of cream cheese. These bakery-style cookies stay gooey for days.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the butter mixture. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps prevent flat cookies.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, placing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, do not flatten the dough balls.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
  11. 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, make sure both the butter and cream cheese are truly at room temperature before mixing.
  • You can chill the dough for up to 3 days. For best results, let the dough sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before scooping.
  • To achieve a bakery-style thick cookie, use a cookie scoop and avoid pressing the dough down before baking.

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