Description
These Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! With a hint of vanilla and a slightly tangy flavor from the cream cheese, they’re perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or dipped in chocolate!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional Garnishes:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Melted chocolate (for drizzling or dipping)
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter & Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Dough:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape Cookies:
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Garnish (Optional):
- Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with melted chocolate, or add sprinkles before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add ½ tsp almond extract or zest of 1 lemon.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with coffee or tea!
- Recipe Details
Nutrition
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg