Description
Welcome back to our cozy kitchen, where we're always on a mission to create delectable treats like these Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Cookies. They will satisfy your cravings without sabotaging your wellness goals.
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup of Low Fat Cream Cheese
- 1/3 cup of Brown Sugar
- 1/3 cup of Coconut Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup of All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup of Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 Teaspoon of Baking Soda
- 1/4 Teaspoon of Sea Salt
- 6 ounces of Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl mix your cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add in your egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl mix together your flours, baking soda and sea salt.
- Now combine both bowls of your wet and dry ingredients and mix well. Now add in your chocolate chips and mix into a dough ball.
- Drop the dough in heaping teaspoon fulls onto your baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack, eat and enjoy!!
Notes
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: Start with fresh, high-quality ingredients. This includes good-quality cream cheese, pure vanilla extract, and high-grade chocolate chips.
- Bring Ingredients to Room Temperature: Allow your butter and cream cheese to soften at room temperature. This ensures proper creaming and a smoother dough.
- Cream the Cream Cheese Thoroughly: Creaming the cream cheese until light and fluffy is crucial for a tender cookie. This process traps air, which leads to a softer texture.
- Don't Overmix: Once you add the dry ingredients, mix just until combined. Overmixing can result in tough cookies.
- Chill the Dough: After mixing the dough, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours). This helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents spreading.
- Properly Measure Flour: Use the spoon and level method to measure flour. Scoop the flour into your measuring cup with a spoon and level it off with a flat edge. This prevents packing too much flour into the cup.
- Add Extra Flavor: Consider adding a pinch of salt to enhance the overall flavor. You can also experiment with different types of chocolate chips (dark, semi-sweet, or white) for variety.
- Use Parchment Paper: Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Control Cookie Size: Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to portion out consistent cookie sizes. This ensures even baking.
- Don't Overbake: Bake your cookies just until the edges are lightly golden brown, and the centers are slightly underbaked. They will continue to cook as they cool on the baking sheet, resulting in soft and chewy cookies.
- Bonus Tip: Experiment with add-ins like chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even a touch of cinnamon for unique flavor variations.
- Remember that practice makes perfect, so don't be discouraged if your first batch isn't exactly as you'd like. With these tips and a little experimentation, you'll be well on your way to making the best chocolate chip cream cheese cookies. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 9.8 g
- Sodium: 106.5 mg
- Fat: 3.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.3 g
- Protein: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 11.4 mg