Ingredients
1pkgcream cheese
16tbspunsalted butter
1cupsugar
2large eggs
2tspvanilla extract
2cupall purpose flour
1tspsalt
1pkgsemisweet chocolate chips
2tsporange zest,grated
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, butter, and sugar on high speed until well blended.
Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth. Reduce speed to low; beat in flour and salt until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips and orange zest.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets; space dough about 1 inch apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned around the edges.
With a spatula, transfer to racks to cool completely; store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
