Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Craving soft, chewy, bakery-style chocolate chip cookies? These Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies take classic cookies to the next level by adding rich, tangy cream cheese to the dough. The result?A soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a perfectly balanced sweetness and chunks of bittersweet chocolate in every bite.

Whether you enjoy them warm from the oven or dunked in a glass of milk, these cookies are sure to become your new favorite treat!

Ingredients List

Creating these indulgent Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies requires a few key ingredients to achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Dry Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups (11 ¼ oz / 319 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup (4 oz / 115 g) butter, softened
• ¼ cup (2 oz / 57 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• ⅔ cup (4 oz / 115 g) dark brown sugar
• ½ cup (4 oz / 115 g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Mix-Ins

• 1 ½ cups (9 oz / 255 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Required Kitchen Tools

Baking perfect Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies is easier when you have the right kitchen tools on hand. Here’s what you’ll need:

1. Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer – Creaming the butter, cream cheese, and sugars together until fluffy is key to achieving the perfect cookie texture.
2. Mixing Bowls – One for dry ingredients and another for wet ingredients.
3. Baking Sheets – Lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
4. Whisk & Spatula – For mixing dry ingredients and folding in the chocolate chips.
5. Cookie Scoop – To create evenly sized cookie dough balls for uniform baking.
6. Wire Cooling Rack – Ensures cookies cool evenly without becoming soggy.

Dough Preparation

Making the perfect Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookie dough is all about balancing ingredients and technique. Follow these steps for soft, chewy cookies with the perfect texture.

Mixing the Ingredients

1. Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 325°F (165°C) using the fan setting. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
2. Combine the Dry Ingredients – In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese – In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese together on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
4. Add the Sugars and Egg – Reduce the mixer speed to low, then add brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
5. Incorporate the Dry Ingredients – Gradually add the flour mixture in small additions, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a soft texture.
6. Fold in the Chocolate – Gently mix in the chopped bittersweet chocolate until evenly distributed.

Shaping the Cookie Dough

1. Scoop the Dough – Use a ¼ cup (2 oz / 57 g) cookie scoop or measuring cup to portion out cookie dough.
2. Space the Dough Balls – Place each cookie dough ball 2 inches (5 cm) apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.

Baking the Cookies

Baking these Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies at the right temperature and for the correct amount of time ensures they turn out soft and chewy with perfectly golden edges.

Baking Time and Temperature

1. Bake the Cookies – Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven at 325°F (165°C) and bake for about 11 minutes, or until the cookies are just beginning to brown around the edges.
2. Check for Doneness – The cookies may still look slightly underbaked in the center, but they will continue to firm up as they cool.

Cooling the Cookies

1. Let the Cookies Rest – Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes.
2. Transfer to a Cooling Rack – Gently move the cookies to a wire cooling rack and let them cool completely before serving.

Serving and Storage

Now that your Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies are baked to perfection, it’s time to enjoy them! Here’s how to serve and store them for maximum freshness.

Best Ways to Serve

• Enjoy Warm – These cookies taste incredible when eaten fresh out of the oven with gooey chocolate in every bite.
• Pair with a Drink – Serve with a cold glass of milk, a warm cup of coffee, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
• Sprinkle with Sea Salt – For a gourmet touch, lightly sprinkle the warm cookies with flaky sea salt to enhance the flavors.

Storage Instructions

Keeping Cookies Fresh

• Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• To keep them soft, place a slice of bread in the container with the cookies. The bread will absorb excess moisture and prevent the cookies from drying out.

Freezing the Cookies

If you want to save some for later, follow these steps to freeze your cookies:

• Freezing Baked Cookies – Let the cookies cool completely, then store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month. When ready to eat, thaw at room temperature or warm them in the oven for a few minutes.
• Freezing Cookie Dough – Scoop the dough into individual balls and place them on a baking sheet in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag and store for up to 3 months. Bake straight from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time.

Conclusion

These Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies offer the perfect combination of soft, chewy texture with the rich flavor of cream cheese and bittersweet chocolate. Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or save some for later, they’re a must-try for any cookie lover.

With the right balance of sweetness, richness, and melt-in-your-mouth goodness, this recipe is guaranteed to become a staple in your kitchen.