1 c. butter
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. sugar (can use half brown and half white)
2 lg. eggs
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Cream butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add cream cheese; blend in eggs and vanilla. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda together; stir into cream cheese mixture. Add nuts and chocolate pieces.

Drop by teaspoon on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen soft cookies.