Elsielc, I remember Tingalings! Wow, that was a long time ago.

Nancy, I went to make your recipe for the cookie bake-off and I didn't have cocoa. Can you imagine a chocoholic's pantry without cocoa?? I'm going to have to remedy that situation immediately!

So I made "Philly Chippers." Out of nine entries, mine came in second! Here's my prize-winning recipe:

1 c. margerine
1 8 oz. pkg. Philadelphia Cream Cheese
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 12-oz. pkg. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Het oven to 375 degrees. Cream margerine, cream cheese, and sugars til light and fluffy. Stir in egg and vanilla. Add combined dry ingredients. Mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned.

That's the 'official' recipe. I used 2 tsp. vanilla, extra chocolate (of course!) and pecans.

They melt in your mouth. Enjoy!

[ December 15, 2004, 03:17 PM: Message edited by: DonnaJ ]