1 c. butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (12 oz.) pkg. mini chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Cream together butter and sugars. Add cream cheese, egg and vanilla - mix. Add flour, baking powder and salt - mix. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.