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Decadent and incredibly tasty, Softbatch
These cookies are dense, fudgy, and wonderfully thick. You have to chill the dough to get this thick cookie. Otherwise, the cookies will spread too much and bake thin around the edges with a hump in the middle.
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Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
- You must chill the dough at least 30 minutes for thick cookies. I really prefer to chill this dough for 1 hour. This firms the
butter andcream cheese and allows the cookies to hold that thick texture. You can keep the dough refrigerated up to 5 days and bake as needed. - Use brick-style cream cheese, not the spread or whipped
cream cheese . It must be at room temperature to mix well with the other ingredients. - As well, use real
butter , not margarine. Margarine has too much oil. - Cornstarch gives these cookies the ‘soft-batch’ softness and keeps them soft for days. That is… if you don’t over-bake them!
- Do not overbake these cookies. The edges should be set and slightly browned. The centers will seem undercooked, but they will set and firm as they cool.
- The cookies should be cooled for 3 minutes on the cookie sheet before being removed to a wire rack to cool completely.
- You may want two cookie sheets to bake these cookies on. Do not put the cookie dough on a warm or hot cookie sheet. The cookie sheet needs to be cool when you put the cold dough on it.
A word on flour…
For Softbatch
Flour is not measured correctly more than any other ingredient!
When measuring flour, use the“spoon & level” method. Do not scoop the flour out of the container or bag with your measuring cup. Scoop the flour and you could end up with 150% more. Instead, sift the flour first! Next, using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup. Do not pack the flour down and do not tap the measuring cup– both cause the flour to settle in the cup. After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup.
Can I freeze Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies?
You can freeze
To defrost, place cookies on the counter to come to room temperature.
Tools used for making Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Cookies:
- half sheet pan
- Silpat silicone mat
- thin spatula
- wire rack
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Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Decadent and incredibly tasty, Softbatch
Author: Paula
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, no substitution
- 2 ounces cream cheese brick-style, at room temperature
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed, light or dark
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract recommended
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa recommended
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder I used this one.
- 1 and ¾ cups all-purpose flour sifted then measured correctly, I use this brand
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch brand
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks, I used these
- 6 ounces mini chocolate chips brand I used
Instructions
Please read all the tips provided above for a successful recipe.
To the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter, cream cheese, sugars. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. This will take about 4 minutes.
Stop, scrape sides of the bowl resume on medium and add egg and vanilla.
Sift together cocoa powder, espresso powder, flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Slowly add to cookie mixture and mix about 1 minute until just combined.
Stir in chocolate chips by hand.
Cover dough and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
When you're ready to bake. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place aSilpat silicone maton ahalf sheet pan.
Remove chilled dough from refrigerator and using a 2 tablespoon spring-release scoop, scoop into even portions. Roll into a smooth ball between your palms. Place on the room temperature (not hot) baking sheet 2-inches apart.
Bake at 350°F for 10 to 11 minutes or until edges have set and tops are just set, even if slightly undercooked or glossy in the center. Do not overbake. They will firm up as they cool. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cookies will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
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