Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

*originally posted 10/7/2011

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

2-1/4 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugars. Add vanilla. Mix well. Add flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

Use medium scoop (approximately 2 tablespoons) to place cookie dough 2-inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire racks.