Description
These Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies. With the added richness of cream cheese, these cookies are soft, tender, and perfect for decorating. A must-have for holiday baking or any special occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 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 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Creaming the Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. 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 a soft dough forms. Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Baking the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disc to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies on prepared sheets about 1 inch apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate if desired.
Notes
- These cookies hold their shape well and are perfect for decorating.
- You can freeze the dough or baked cookies for later.
- For softer cookies, avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chill time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
