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Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 28 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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

  1. Prepare dry ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside for later use.
  2. 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.
  3. Add sugar and mix: Incorporate the granulated sugar into the butter and cream cheese mixture and beat until light and fluffy.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Chill the dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up and develop flavors.
  7. Preheat oven: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.
  8. 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.
  9. 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