1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
3 oz. cream cheese
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. walnuts, chopped
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

In a bowl cream butter, add sugar, beat until smooth and fluffy. Add cream cheese, blend in eggs, vanilla and lemon extract.

In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder and baking soda together. Stir flour mixture into cream cheese mixture. Add nuts and chocolate chips. Mix together.

Drop by teaspoonful onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Cookies will be light colored when done.