Description
Soft and tender cream cheese sugar cookies with a delicate sweetness and slight tang, perfect for decorating or enjoying as a simple homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Divide dough, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool slightly, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill dough well to prevent spreading.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
- Perfect for decorating with icing or sprinkles.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
