Description
Deliciously soft and creamy cream cheese cookies that combine the richness of cream cheese and butter for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. These cookies are easy to make with simple ingredients and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g), room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese (113g), room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (10mL)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (210g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare dry ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside for later use.
- Cream butter and cream cheese: Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or an electric hand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar and mix: Incorporate the granulated sugar into the butter and cream cheese mixture and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Scrape down the bowl to ensure even mixing, then mix once more.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Slowly add the whisked dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Use a spatula to scrape the bottom of the bowl and give it one final gentle mix.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up and develop flavors.
- Preheat oven: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.
- Shape the cookies: Portion out roughly two tablespoon-sized pieces of dough and roll each into a ball. The dough is sticky, so dampen your hands slightly to handle it better. Wash hands if dough buildup occurs.
- Bake: Place the dough balls about two inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are set and just turning golden.
Notes
- Measure your flour correctly to avoid dry, dense cookies. Use a kitchen scale or spoon and level your flour when using measuring cups.
- Scrape the bowl down before mixing in dry ingredients for an even batter without overmixing.
- Dampen your hands before rolling dough balls to manage sticky dough and wash hands as needed.
- Optionally dust baked cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate for extra decoration and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 74
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 57mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 19mg