Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Sugars
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and fluffy, ensuring a rich cookie base.
- Add Sugar and Egg: Mix in the brown and granulated sugars, followed by the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined for balanced sweetness and flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, stirring gently until just combined to keep the cookies tender. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips so each cookie contains melty chocolate pockets.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, enhancing their chewy texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and smooth dough.
- Do not overmix to maintain tender cookies.
- Chill dough before baking to prevent spreading.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for better melt and flavor.
- Adjust baking time if cookies are larger or smaller.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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