Cream Cheese Cookies
Cream cheese cookies are a heavenly treat that combines soft, buttery goodness with a tangy twist from cream cheese. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are incredibly easy to make and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Perfect for any occasion, they will quickly become a go-to recipe in your baking collection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 oz cream cheese (full-fat, room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in sugar until combined, then add egg and vanilla extract; blend until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; centers should remain soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg