Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon baking soda, 0.25 teaspoon salt
• In another bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  0.5 cup unsalted butter, 0.5 cup granulated sugar, 0.5 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Add the egg to the butter mixture and beat well.
  1 large egg
• Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
• Stir in the chocolate chips.
  1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  8 oz cream cheese, 0.25 cup powdered sugar
• Spoon a tablespoon of cookie dough onto the baking sheet, add a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture on top, and cover with a smaller spoonful of dough, sealing the edges.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before serving.