Directions

• 1
  Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9-inch square pan.
• 2
  In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• 3
  In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar and ⅓ cup white sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla.
• 4
  Add flour mixture, stir by hand to keep from dusting then mix on low speed until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
• 5
  Press half of this dough into bottom of 9-inch square pan.
• 6
  Roll the remaining cookie dough into an approximately 8 to 9-inch rectangle between 2 sheets of parchment or waxed paper. Set aside and chill briefly while filling is prepared.
• 7
  For the filling: mix the cream cheese and ⅓ cup sugar until smooth, then blend in vanilla and egg. Pour the filling over cookie dough in the pan.
• 8
  Cut dough square into smaller 1¼ to 1½-inch squares. Place pieces evenly over the top of the filling. (Cookie layer will expand as it bakes.)
• 9
  Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely, and then chill. Cut into squares to serve.