From my kitchen to yours...Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

From my kitchen to yours…Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you are looking for a recipe that creates a lighter, fluffier cookie, with a dash of decadence, this may just be the one. Using cream cheese as a butter substitute creates a rich flavor with a cake like consistency to the cookie.

Preheat oven to 375.

Blend together:

½ cup salted butter

½ cup cream cheese

2 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup light brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons vanilla

Once blended add 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour, mix. Hand fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. Add ½ cup chopped walnuts if desired. (Can use white chocolate chips for a more decadent flavor.)

Scoop dough with melon baller onto cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until top is slightly golden brown . Remove and cool on rack. Enjoy.

Makes approximately 5 ½ dozen cookies.