Tracy's Pizza Pan Cookies

YIELD Makes two 12-inch cookies



*Cream cheese adds flavor and a chewy texture to these pizza-sized cookies.*


Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2‑1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans


Directions
1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease two 12-inch pizza pans.
2.Beat butter, sugars, cream cheese and vanilla in large bowl. Add eggs; beat until well blended. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Add to creamed mixture; blend well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Divide dough in half; press each half evenly into prepared pans.
3.Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool completely in pans on wire racks. To serve, cut into slim wedges or break into pieces