Orange Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Delight your taste buds with these unique Orange Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies! The bright citrus notes of orange zest perfectly complement the creamy cream cheese and rich chocolate chips. These aren't your average chocolate chip cookies – they're a delightful twist on a classic, easy to make, and perfect for satisfying any sweet craving. Makes approximately 3 dozen (double the recipe for a bigger batch!).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 81.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.4 (33 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

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How to Make Orange Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon orange zest until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

10g

Carbs

2g