Description
These Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are tender, buttery treats perfect for any occasion. With a hint of cream cheese and a soft texture, these cookies are delicious on their own or decorated with colored sugar or icing.
Ingredients
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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
Decorating:
- Colored sugar or sprinkles (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
- Creaming the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Adding Flavor: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and beat until combined.
- 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 just until a soft dough forms.
- Chilling the Dough: Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out the chilled dough, cut into shapes, decorate if desired, and bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cooling and Serving: Let the cookies cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies hold their shape well and are perfect for decorating.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
