Step 1

Cream together the cream cheese, butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy using a handheld or stand mixer on medium speed.

Step 2

Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon pudding mix until combined.

Step 3

Mix in the salt, flour, cornstarch, and baking soda until combined on low speed or by folding using a plastic spatula.

Step 4

Fold in the chocolate chips and cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap. Place the cookie dough into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with a Silpat mat or parchment paper.

Step 6

Scoop cookie dough using medium cookie scoop or 1.5 tablespoons onto the cookie sheet.

Step 7

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned.

Step 8

Allow the cookies to cool for 2 minutes on the cookie sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack.