Description
Indulge in these irresistibly soft and rich chocolate chip cookies enhanced by creamy cream cheese for a delightful twist on the classic.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips and/or M&M’s
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, then set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and/or M&M’s.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra softness, allow eggs and cream cheese to reach room temperature before mixing. You can freeze the dough for fresh cookies anytime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg