Description
These cream cheese sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and infused with a rich cream cheese flavor, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks.
Notes
For softer cookies, do not overbake. You can add food coloring for holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 1g