Description
Indulge in freshly baked chocolate chip cookies with a creamy twist of cream cheese for a soft and chewy delight.
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&Ms
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well mixed, then set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and/or M&Ms using a rubber spatula.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft and puffy.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Refrigerate the dough for enhanced flavor. Great for customizing with different mix-ins like nuts or dried fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg