Howdy don20,
Thank you for reporting this issue that you have been seeing. I am going to need a bit of additional information before I begin to investigate what you may be seeing. What version of UE4 would you be using and is that version a Binary or Source build of the engine? Where are you looking for the file that was created from packaging? Would you be using the Launch on Feature or using ‘Package Project’ from the File tab dropdown?
Also, would you be able to replicate this issue on a blank template project?
Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and have a great day!