We had a great Thanksgiving this year, all except the souvenirs we all seemed to have brought home with us. I estimate there were no fewer than 3 different colds kicking around among us, and the one that followed us home is just no fun at all. Sitting and staring vaguely into space between coughing fits is a singularly inefficient way to get any blogging done. But then, the fog lifted for a moment, and I realized that I can probably rely on my lack of organization and find a recipe that is all tested and shot, and nearly ready to go.

Sure enough – I had come up with this delightful version of chocolate chip cookies back in September, but never got around to posting it. It’s almost like I planned it, right? Which is a good thing when your tastebuds have gone on strike, and your smeller went with them. I have no interest in cooking food that I can’t enjoy, and even less in cooking if I have to take a little nap on the kitchen floor between each step.

These are a cake type cookie, rather than my usual crispy-chewy ones, with a tender, dense texture sparked with a burst of orange peel that sets off the rich chocolate perfectly. Another huge plus for me, is that they actually taste better a few days later, as the orange flavor really blooms after awhile – handy for this busy time of year, when leaving things to the last minute isn’t always convenient.

One important step is to make sure your cream cheese is very soft – if it is frim at all, you will have a much harder time getting it to incorporate with the butter and sugar.

Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Donalyn Ketchum

A cake type chocolate chip cookie with the added spark of fresh orange flavor!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  

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• 6 ounces very soft cream cheese
• 4 ounces soft butter
• 1 & ½ cup light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• Fresh zest of a large orange
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 & 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350º. Line heavy baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Beat the cream cheese and butter together.
• Add the sugar and beat until fluffy and light.
• Add the eggs and beat well, followed by the vanilla and orange zest.
• Add the flour, baking powder & salt and beat until well combined.
• Stir in the chocolate chips.
• Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the cookies onto the prepared sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes Cool on a rack – store at room temp in a tightly sealed container for up to a week, freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g

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See? Just imagine that – melty chocolate and lots of yummy orange flavor. Did I mention that you can even warm them back up to serve if you like? See you in a few days – when I hope I will be feeling a little less whiny. Have a great weekend!