Description
Cream Cheese Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of cream cheese with a soft, chewy texture. These cookies are incredibly easy to make and come together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for any occasion, they can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with frosting, making them a versatile addition to your dessert repertoire. With their irresistible aroma and delicious taste, these cookies are guaranteed to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add cream cheese, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden at the edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg