Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies


Cookies Gluten Free High Altitude | Published May 2, 2023 by Mimi Council

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This recipe for soft baked Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies takes a classic chocolate chip cookie up just a notch with the addition of cream cheese. This recipe for chocolate chip cookies using cream cheese creates a soft baked cookie with just a little tang!

If you love chocolate chip cookies as much as I do, be sure to check out my Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies, Big Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, or my Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies.

cream cheese chocolate chip cookies

You may be thinking, why would you put cream cheese in a cookie? Well, let me tell you that cream cheese adds fat and flavor as well as moisture to cookies. This gives cookies an ooey-gooey texture with a slight tang, that will satisfy that craving in no time!

These chocolate chip cookies using cream cheese are big, thick, and just melt in your mouth! This is the kind of cookie that you need (and want) a big glass of milk with! If you like soft baked cookies, then you will love these Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies!

cream cheese chocolate chip cookies
cream cheese chocolate chip cookies

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Soft Baked: You will love these chocolate chip cookies using cream cheese! The cream cheese adds a softness to these cookies with more moisture and fat.

Sweet & Tangy: This recipe for Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies make a soft baked cookie that has just a little bit of tang to it thanks to the cream cheese! These cookies go perfect with a big glass of milk and even better with ice cream.

Perfect for Ice Cream Sandwiches: With summer on its way, this is the best kind of cookie to bake because you can easily make them into ice cream sandwiches. Their soft baked texture makes these the perfect cookie to use for ice cream sandwiches as they would be great frozen, but they are also soft and perfect for fresh made ice cream sandwiches. I will be using these cookies in ice cream sandwiches a lot this summer, I can already tell!

cream cheese chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

cream cheese chocolate chip cookies

Tools Needed

cream cheese chocolate chip cookies

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cream cheese chocolate chip cookies

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, dark brown sugar, cane sugar, and vanilla extract. Cream butter and sugar for 5 minutes, until it looks light and fluffy.

Add the egg, cream cheese, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt in that order. Mix on low until combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix to combine.

Step 3

Form the cookie dough into 12 balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten them just slightly so they are about 2-inches in diameter. Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer half the cookie dough to the second baking sheet, spread out the dough balls evenly on each baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheets. (If you're baking at high altitude, be sure to check the Notes at the bottom of the recipe for high altitude baking instructions).

cream cheese chocolate chip cookies

FAQ's

Can I make these gluten free?

Yes! I provide a simple adjustment in the Notes at the bottom of the recipe for gluten free. I even link to the gluten free flour I used to test these.

Can I use another kind of chocolate?

Yes, feel free to use any kind of chocolate you like. That could be semi sweet chocolate chips or even a chopped up chocolate bar that is either milk or dark chocolate. You can even use white chocolate chips!

How should I store these?

These cookies are soft and chewy, so they need to be stored in an airtight container or under a cake dome.

cream cheese chocolate chip cookies
cream cheese chocolate chip cookies

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Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mimi Council
Soft baked chocolate chip cookies using cream cheese! This easy cookie recipe for Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies makes the best cookies for ice cream sandwiches!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Tim 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Makes 12 cookies
Calories 311 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, dark brown sugar, cane sugar, and vanilla extract. Cream butter and sugar for 5 minutes, until it looks light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, cream cheese, flour, baking soda, and sea salt in that order. Mix on low until combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix to combine.
  • Form the cookie dough into 12 balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten them just slightly so they are about 2-inches in diameter. Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer half the cookie dough to the second baking sheet, spread out the dough balls evenly on each baking sheet.
  • Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheets.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Notes

Gluten Free – Replace the all purpose flour with 269 grams (1 ¾ cups) gluten free flour blend.
High Altitude – Bake at 375°F for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
Tip – Add more chocolate chips on top of your dough balls before baking to get those glossy chocolate chips (like I have in the photos)!

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 244mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 321IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
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