Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies that are perfect for any occasion. With a hint of cream cheese and vanilla, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Creaming the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Adding Flavors: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- Preparing the Dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chilling and Baking: Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies hold their shape well and are perfect for decorating.
- For softer cookies, avoid overbaking.
- Add colored sugar or sprinkles before baking, or frost once cooled.
- Dough can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
