Description
Soft, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth Cream Cheese Cookies with a subtle tang and a hint of vanilla. These cookies are easy to make and perfect for holidays or any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, then set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls using damp hands and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are set and just beginning to turn golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Measure flour correctly to avoid dense cookies.
- Do not overmix the dough; mix only until just combined.
- Chilling the dough is essential for a perfect texture.
- Dampen hands to handle sticky dough easily.
- For a decorative touch, dust cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle with white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
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