Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cream cheese chocolate chip cookies are a decadent combination of two of the most popular desserts. If you’re a fan of cheesecake and chocolate chip cookies, this easy and unique cookie recipe will not disappoint.

Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients

Substitutions And Additions

VANILLA: You can use clear or dark vanilla extract. Using clear vanilla helps to keep the white color in the cream cheese mixture. Using dark vanilla may give it a bit of a tint.

CHOCOLATE CHIPS: If you want to get creative with this recipe, you could use any type of chocolate chip.

White chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, milk chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chips would all be wonderful to try out.

NUTS: To introduce a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to your cookie dough.

Nuts can provide a satisfying contrast to the creamy texture of the cookies.

Use an equal amount as specified for chocolate chips, and remember to consider any nut allergies when sharing your cookies.

DRIED FRUITS: To add a fruity twist, consider folding in dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or chopped dried apricots into the cookie dough.

These additions can provide a burst of sweetness and chewiness that complements the chocolate and cream cheese.

How To Make This Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

This cookie batter will come together in no time, following our instructions below. Bake them until they are golden, and dig in!

STEP ONE: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, and baking soda. Set the bowl aside.

STEP TWO: In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl and an electric mixer, cream butter and cream cheese at medium to medium-high for 1 to 1½ minutes.

Using a spatula, scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.

STEP THREE: Add the white sugar, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.

Beat at medium speed until the butter and sugar are mixed (about 1½ to 2 minutes). Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.

STEP FOUR: At low speed, add the egg to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until no yellow streaks from the eggs are visible. Keep scraping down the sides of the bowl.

STEP FIVE: Continue with the mixer at low speed, and slowly add the dry ingredients, half a cup at a time, until the flour mixture is well incorporated.

STEP SIX: Using a large wooden spoon, stir in the chocolate chunks and chocolate chips.

STEP SEVEN: Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.

STEP EIGHT: Before removing the cookie dough from the fridge, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

STEP NINE: Using a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough.

Gently roll the dough into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Space the cookie dough balls two inches apart.

STEP TEN: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

STEP ELEVEN: Allow the cookies to rest on the cookie sheet for one to two minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. 

How To Serve

You will find the wonderful texture of these cookies utterly irresistible.

Add a cold glass of milk or homemade pumpkin spice latte on the side to wash these decadent cookies down.

Perhaps you could try a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side for a delightful combination of warm and cold.

If you enjoy these perfect cookies, be sure to try the bar version with these chocolate chip cheesecake bars.

Another classic cookie recipe we love is this chocolate chip shortbread cookies recipe. They melt in your mouth!

Storing Chocolate Chip Cookies With Cream Cheese

It’s always a great idea to have cookies in the freezer to have for a treat later. These treats are a great choice for keeping on hand.

MAKE AHEAD: If you’d like to get a head start on your cookie baking, you can prepare the dough ahead of time.

After you’ve mixed the cookie dough, you can wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days.

When you’re ready to bake, simply scoop out the dough and bake the cookies as directed in the recipe.

IN THE FRIDGE: Be sure the cookies are completely cooled before storing them.

Place them in an airtight container and store them at room temperature, or in the fridge if you prefer.

IN THE FREEZER: You can store these chocolate chip cream cheese cookies in the freezer in a Ziploc bag or airtight container for up to three months.

Why We Love This Recipe

INCREDIBLY CREAMY TEXTURE: These cookies have a luscious, creamy texture that sets them apart from traditional chocolate chip cookies.

FLAVOR HARMONY: The combination of rich cream cheese and semisweet chocolate chips offers a delightful balance of sweetness and creaminess.

QUICK AND EASY PREP: With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is accessible to both novice and experienced bakers.

Everyone loves these cream cheese chocolate chip cookies. The secret ingredient of cream cheese makes them so soft and creamy, while the cookie part adds a chocolatey, gooey, and sweet flavor. No need to choose between making a batch of regular chocolate chip cookies or dessert anymore!

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