Description
These Easy Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, pillowy treats with a buttery flavor that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are simple to make and delightful to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional for Dusting:
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until light and creamy. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with fingertips or a glass. Bake for 10–12 minutes until set. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Add lemon zest, almond extract, or mini chocolate chips for flavor variations.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
