Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies Baked Until the Edges Set

For Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies Baked Until the Edges Set, the counter starts with all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking soda. Portion it for 18 cookies.

Count on 15 minutes of prep, 12 minutes of cooking, 30 minutes of resting, about 57 minutes from the first measurement to the plate.

Ingredients Method

What goes in the bowl

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• ¼ cup full-fat block cream cheese softened
• ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips

How the cooking goes

1. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Keep it to one side.
2. In a electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium speed just until a smooth paste forms. Do not aerate. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla, and beat on medium-high speed until the mix looks even and slightly lightened.
3. Reduce speed to low then add the flour mixture in 5 to 7 small additions, mixing each just until incorporated.
4. Add the chocolate chips then mix briefly to distribute evenly. Reserve a small handful to press onto the tops of the dough balls before baking.
5. Portion the dough into 2-inch balls using a cookie scoop or ¼-cup measure. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
6. Warm the oven to 350°F. Line sheet pans with baking paper and place dough balls 2 inches apart. Press a few reserved chocolate chips onto the top of each ball.
7. Bake 11 to 12 minutes, until the edges just begin to show color. Cool 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

After it comes off the heat

Cool the sheet on a rack before the pieces are stacked. A covered tin keeps them for a few days.

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