Description
If you’re craving a bakery-style treat that’s irresistibly soft, rich, and loaded with melty chocolate, these softbatch cream cheese chocolate chip cookies are exactly what you need. This easy recipe delivers thick, chewy cookies with a tender center and slightly crisp edges, making them perfect for a quick breakfast treat, an easy dessert, or comforting food ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter softened
3 oz cream cheese softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
3. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing until light and fluffy.
4. Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
8. Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes for thicker cookies.
9. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing evenly.
10. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
11. Let cookies cool before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
Do not overbake to maintain soft texture.
Chilling the dough enhances flavor and thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: soft cookies, chocolate chip cookies, easy dessert, baking recipe, homemade cookies