How to Make The Best Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Irresistibly Delicious!

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar texture.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate chips offer a richer flavor.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds add crunch without allergens.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.

Add dark brown sugar and cane sugar, mixing until well combined.

Incorporate the egg, then add vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt.

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in dark chocolate chips.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens