1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and mix until light and fluffy.
3. Add the Wet Ingredients:
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Add the Chocolate Chips:
Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Form the Cookies:
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake:
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve:
Enjoy warm or at room temperature. These cookies stay soft and chewy for days!
Optional Add-ins:
• Add chopped nuts for extra crunch
• Use white chocolate chips for a fun twist