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Ultimate Soft and Chewy Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Three thick cream cheese chocolate chip cookies stacked on a plate, one broken open showing gooey melted chocolate.
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Bake bakery-soft cookies every time using cream cheese for a rich, tender texture. These cookies feature gooey centers and perfectly chewy edges, making them a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces 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 or chunks

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 until smooth.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the butter mixture. Beat until light and fluffy.
  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.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown but the centers still look slightly 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 soft batch cookies, chill the dough for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days before baking. This prevents spreading.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for easier creaming.
  • If you want extra gooey centers, press a few extra chocolate chips onto the tops of the dough balls right before baking.

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