Description
These Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, tender treats perfect for any occasion. With a hint of cream cheese flavor and a delicate texture, they are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Rolling:
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar: Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill Dough (Optional): Chill dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, and, if using, roll in powdered sugar.
- Bake: Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a citrus twist, add lemon or orange zest to the dough.
- Cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
