Description

These soft cream cheese sugar cookies are incredibly tender and moist, thanks to the addition of cream cheese. They are easy to make, require no chilling time, and can be customized with various flavors and decorations.

Ingredients

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½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
1 cup Granulated sugar
1 Large egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
¼ cup Extra sugar for rolling

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes
Step 3: Add the granulated sugar and continue beating until well combined and creamy
Step 4: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated
Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt
Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined
Step 7: Place the extra sugar for rolling in a small bowl. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Roll each ball in the sugar until completely coated
Step 8: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart
Step 9: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just set but the centers still look slightly underdone
Step 10: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

For longer storage, freeze cookies for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10-12 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120 kcal
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg