Cream Cheese Cookies Directions

 Cream Cheese Cookies Directions

1. Prepare Cookie Dough

   • Take 2 packages of refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough.
   • In a medium bowl, mix together:
     • 3 cups all-purpose flour
     • 1 teaspoon baking soda
     • ½ teaspoon baking powder
     • 1 teaspoon sea salt
   • Set the dry ingredients aside.
   • In a large bowl, cream together:
     • 1 cup softened salted butter
     • 1 cup granulated sugar
     • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
   • Beat in:
     • 2 large eggs
     • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
   • Mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
   • Add 2 cups chocolate chips and mix well.
   • Cut 1 roll of cookie dough into 1/8 inch slices.

2. Preheat Oven
   Set your oven to 350°F.

3. Layer Dough

   • Place cookie slices in the bottom of a 9x9 inch pan.
   • Pinch the slices together to form an even layer.

4. Mix Cream Cheese Filling

   • Soften 2 packages (8 oz. each) of cream cheese.
   • In a small bowl, blend softened cream cheese with ½ cup sugar until fluffy.
   • Add:
     • 2 teaspoons vanilla
     • 2 large eggs
   • Mix until well combined.

5. Combine Layers

   • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cookie dough in the pan.
   • Slice the second roll of cookie dough and place the slices in rows on top of the cream cheese layer.

6. Bake

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.

7. Cool & Serve

   • Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving. Enjoy!