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Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies: Ultimate Chewy and Gooey Recipe

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Follow this easy recipe to make bakery-soft cream cheese chocolate chip cookies. The addition of cream cheese guarantees a thick, tender, and rich cookie with a wonderfully gooey center.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the butter mixture. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
  8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, placing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, press the dough balls down slightly.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden, but the centers still look soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best texture, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This helps create thick, bakery-style cookies.
  • Use a combination of chocolate chips and chocolate chunks for varied texture and flavor.
  • These cookies stay soft and gooey for several days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

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