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Cream Cheese Cookies

These easy cream cheese cookies MELT In your mouth and have a perfect balance of sweetness, tang and vanilla.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 28 Cookies
Calories: 74 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 113g, room temperature
  • 4 ounces cream cheese 113g, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract 10mL
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 210g
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl and set aside.
  2. Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or an electric hand mixer, cream the butter and cream cheese together. Add the sugar in and beat until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla in and mix until combined. Scrape the bowl down and mix one more time to combine.
  3. Add the dry mixture into the wet and mix on low until just combined. Use a spatula to scrape the bottom and give the mixture one last mix then cover and chill for at least an hour.
  4. Heat oven to 375F then portion out roughly two tablespoon-sized pieces and roll into a ball. The dough will be sticky so It's best to dampen your hands a bit and just wash them when they get a bit covered. Place about two inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silpat and bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are set and just turning golden.

Notes

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  • Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most common mistake. The best, and easiest way to measure flour is by using a scale. If you don't have one then fluff your flour with a spoon, sprinkle it into your measuring cup, and use a knife to level it off.
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  • Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most common mistake. The best, and easiest way to measure flour is by using a scale. If you don't have one then fluff your flour with a spoon, sprinkle it into your measuring cup, and use a knife to level it off.
  • Scrape the bowl down before beating the dry mixture in, you want a nice homogenous mixture without beating for too long.
  • These balls of dough will be sticky but worth it! Dampen your hands before rolling and take a wash up break if they get too caked with cookie batter.
  • You can dust cookies with powdered sugar after baking or drizzle lightly with melted white chocolate for a bit of visual interest.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 74kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 57mg (2%) Potassium 15mg (0%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 164IU (3%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 28Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 74kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 57mg 2%
Potassium 15mg 0%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 164IU 3%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.