Description
These Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat with a subtle tang from cream cheese and a tender texture that makes them perfect for decorating. They are versatile for any occasion, whether it’s a holiday gathering or a simple family snack.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ounces 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
- Cream the Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Extracts: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and beat until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Blend Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Chill the Dough: Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat and Shape: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
- Cool: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies hold their shape well and are perfect for decorating with icing or sprinkles.
- For a softer cookie, bake closer to 8 minutes; for a slightly crisper edge, go up to 10 minutes.
- Dough can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
