Step 1

In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the softened cream cheese. Beat in the confectioner’s sugar until creamy. Place the cream cheese mixture into the freezer.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C)

Step 3

Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.

Step 4

Use your stand mixer, again with the paddle attachment to cream the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until fully combined.

Step 5

Beat in the vanilla and eggs.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the butter mixture. Do not over-beat the cookie dough. Then stir in the chocolate chips.

Step 7

Place the cookie dough into the fridge to chill for at least an hour.

Step 8

Once the cookie dough has chilled, make cookie dough balls using about 2 Tablespoons of cookie dough. Flatten each ball and place about 2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture onto each of the disks of cookie dough. Wrap the cookie dough around the cream cheese mixture, try to seal the cream cheese inside the cookie dough. Then, flip them over so the seam part is on the bottom. Place the cookies onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

Step 9

Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are turning golden.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing them to a cooling rack.