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Cream Cheese Cookies

Cream Cheese Cookies

Cream Cheese Cookies are rich, soft, and tangy delights with a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Combining the luscious creaminess of cream cheese with a perfect balance of sweet and slightly tangy flavors, these easy-to-make cookies are ideal for cozy afternoons or impressive desserts. With simple ingredients and a quick preparation time, they offer a versatile base perfect for customization with add-ins like chocolate chips, zest, or spices.

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

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cream Together Butter and Cream Cheese: Start by beating the softened butter and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined. This ensures a rich, velvety base for your cookies.
  2. Add Sugar and Egg: Beat in the sugar until fluffy to create lightness. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to blend the flavors evenly.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures that your leavening agent and seasoning are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  4. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your cookies tender and soft.
  5. Portion and Bake: Use a cookie scoop to form dough balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space to spread. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and smooth dough.
  • Don’t overbake; slightly underbaking keeps the cookies soft and chewy.
  • Chill the dough to improve texture and prevent excessive spreading.
  • Measure flour accurately using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dry, dense cookies.
  • Add extra flavor with a pinch of salt or a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
  • 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: 90mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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