1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
1 tsp. lemon extract
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter. Add sugar, beat until smooth and fluffy. Add cream cheese. Blend in eggs, vanilla and lemon extract. Sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Stir in cream cheese mixture. Then add nuts, chocolate pieces, drop by teaspoons on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.