Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Cream butter, then add sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add cream cheese; blend in eggs, vanilla extract and lemon extract.
3. Mix flour, baking powder and baking soda together; stir into cream cheese mixture.
4. dd nuts and chocolate chips.
5. Drop by teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes.