Description
Indulge in the delightful softness of Cream Cheese Cookies, a sweet treat that combines the rich flavor of cream cheese with a tender cookie texture. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply satisfying a sweet craving, these cookies are sure to impress. They are quick to prepare and versatile, allowing for easy customization with chocolate chips, nuts, or citrus zest. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on your own, this recipe yields 24 cookies that are easy to make ahead and store.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, and sugar using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour and baking powder until just combined; the dough will be soft.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cool for one minute on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 36g)
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 61mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg