Begin by whisking together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of softened cream cheese using an electric mixer on medium speed.

Next, beat in 1 large egg until fully blended into the creamy mixture, then stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.

Gradually add the dry flour mixture to your creamy batter, mixing on low speed until just combined.

Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Once the dough has chilled, use a cookie scoop to portion out rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.

Carefully place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 9-12 minutes.

After baking, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Optionally, dust them lightly with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.