Description

These Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, buttery, and slightly tangy with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with simple ingredients like cream cheese, butter, and vanilla, they have a light sweetness that makes them perfect for snacking, holiday baking, or even as a tea-time treat. You can dust them with powdered sugar or add sprinkles for extra flair!

Ingredients

1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional: powdered sugar or sprinkles for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth.
Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) in a separate bowl.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the cookies remain soft in the center.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with powdered sugar or top with sprinkles before serving, if desired.

Notes

These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
For a firmer texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

You can add citrus zest (lemon or orange) for a hint of extra flavor.