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Cream Cheese Cookies

Cream Cheese Cookies

These Cream Cheese Cookies combine the tangy richness of cream cheese with sweet vanilla and buttery softness to create tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies. Perfectly soft and chewy with a slight crispness on the edges, this easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and takes under 30 minutes to prepare. Ideal for bakers of all skill levels, these versatile cookies can be customized with various mix-ins and make a delightful treat any time.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Begin by softening your cream cheese and butter at room temperature for about 30 minutes to ensure smooth mixing. This step is vital for achieving a creamy dough with no lumps.
  2. Cream Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until silky and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until the mixture lightens in color and is fully combined.
  3. Add Vanilla Extract: Mix in the vanilla extract, which will infuse the dough with a warm, inviting aroma that complements the creamy tang of the cheese.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure an even distribution before slowly adding it to the wet ingredients.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Overmixing can lead to dense cookies, so keep a gentle hand.
  6. Shape and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them spaced apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.

Notes

  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: This ensures your mixture blends evenly, preventing lumps.
  • Don’t Overbake: Cookies continue to firm up as they cool; slightly underbaking keeps them tender.
  • Chill the Dough: If time allows, chilling helps control spreading for thicker cookies.
  • Use Fresh Baking Powder: For optimal rise and fluff, make sure your leavening agent is fresh.
  • Mix Just Until Combined: Prevents tough cookies by limiting gluten development.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour substitute)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Cream Cheese Cookies, Soft Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe, Buttery Cookies, Tangy Cookies, Vanilla Cookies