Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is a slightly healthier version of traditional chocolate chip cookies because margarine and cream cheese replace straight butter. They bake up moist and cake-like and have a delicious taste. I always gets rave reviews!

• Calories: 551 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup margarine
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray (I use butter flavored) and set aside.

Step 2

Combine cream cheese, margarine, and sugars. Blend in egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Add chocolate chips and mix.

Step 3

Bake 15-18 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. Enjoy!