Description
These Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat with a rich, buttery flavor and a hint of tanginess from the cream cheese. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and fun to decorate.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Creaming the Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Adding Flavors: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- Mixing the Dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Chilling the Dough: Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Baking: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters and bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cooling and Decorating: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate as desired once fully cooled.
Notes
- These cookies hold their shape well for decorating.
- Adjust baking time for desired cookie texture.
- Dough can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
