Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2-Cream the wet ingredients: Cream the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3-Add egg and vanilla: Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
4-Combine the dry ingredients: Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until just combined.
5-Fold in chocolate chips: Fold in chocolate chips: Using a spatula, gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6-Scoop and arrange: Scoop and arrange: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
7-Bake: Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
8-Cool and enjoy: Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.