Cream Cheese Cookies
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until well combined.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
Sink your teeth into a cookie so soft, it practically melts in your mouth. These Cream Cheese Cookies are a delightful indulgence that’s surprisingly easy to make. The addition of cream cheese transforms the dough into something extraordinary, lending a subtle tang and unparalleled tenderness.
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