Double Chocolate Cream Cheese Cookies

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg, large

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 cups (all purpose flour, plain
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar, light
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Cornflour/cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup Cream cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup (50g) cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups (250g) plain/all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cornflour/cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips, and some extra for topping

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4, and line a baking tray with parchment paper, or a silicone mat. Set aside.
• Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cornflour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• Whisk together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar. Add the egg and mix until combined, then mix in the vanilla extract. Fold in the dry ingredients, then fold in the chocolate chips.
• Roll the dough into 1.5oz balls, about 18 - 20 balls, and place on the prepared baking tray. Flatten slightly, then press the extra chocolate chips on top. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes. Do not over-bake. Allow to cool on the baking tray for 5 - 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.