Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Cookies
Delightful chocolate chip cookies with a creamy twist from cream cheese, offering a soft and chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them on cookie sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on wire racks.
Notes
For optimal texture, use room temperature butter and cream cheese. Consider using vegan alternatives for a dairy-free option.