Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
3. Add sugar and vanilla, mix until creamy.
4. Beat in the egg until combined.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda.
6. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and mix until combined.
7. Stir in the chocolate chips.
8. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.
10. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• The cream cheese adds a slight tang to the cookie, balancing out the sweetness of the chocolate.
• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
• Feel free to experiment with different kinds of chips or nuts to add to the cookie batter.