Description
These Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that are perfect for decorating. They are soft, flavorful, and easy to make, making them a great choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Creaming the Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Adding Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- Preparing the Dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Chilling the Dough: Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Baking: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness and cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are just barely golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies hold their shape well, making them perfect for decorating.
- For extra flavor, add citrus zest or swap almond extract for lemon extract.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour chill time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
