Cream Cheese Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 oz (1/4 cup) cream cheese
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (12 oz) package semi-sweet chocolate chips

PREPARATION

1. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F and grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, sugars, egg, and vanilla on medium-high speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add cocoa powder, and beat again on medium-high speed until incorporated.
4. Add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt and beat until just combined.
5. Stir in chocolate chips and scoop dough out in 1/4 cup mounds. Roll into balls, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours.
7. Bake until edges have set but tops are still slightly glossy, about 10 minutes. Cookies will firm up a bit as they cool; be careful not to over bake.
8. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!