Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips: Using a spatula, gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop and arrange: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.
