Cream Cheese Cookies
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Cream Cheese Cookies
Description
Cream Cheese Cookies combine butter, cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla into a creamy base mixed with flour, baking powder, and salt. The mixture is gently combined and chilled, which helps the dough firm up for easier handling and improved texture during baking. Baked at 375°F for about 10 minutes, the cookies develop set edges that turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft. This method creates a cookie with a tender, slightly rich crumb and a mild tang from the cream cheese.
The dough's stickiness requires damp hands for shaping into balls, spaced on parchment for even baking. This step prevents the dough from sticking to hands and helps maintain consistent cookie sizes. The recipe suggests lightly dusting or drizzling with powdered sugar or melted white chocolate for a touch of visual appeal, though this is optional and not included in the baking process.
This straightforward recipe suits bakers familiar with precise flour measurement, and weighing ingredients is recommended to avoid dense cookies. The cookie's subtle flavors make it suitable for pairing with tea or coffee without overpowering the palate.
Measure flour by weight or use the spoon-and-level method to avoid adding too much.Scrape the bowl when mixing to ensure even incorporation without overmixing.Dampen hands before rolling sticky dough and wash them as needed to keep the process manageable.Optional finishing touches include sprinkling with powdered sugar or drizzling melted white chocolate after baking.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter 113g, room temperature, unsalted
- 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
- Whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Use a kitchen scale or the spoon-and-level method for accurate flour measurement to prevent dry or dense cookies.
- Scrape down the mixing bowl before combining wet and dry ingredients fully for an even dough consistency.
- Moisten your hands slightly to handle the sticky dough balls more easily, washing them if they become coated with batter.
- After baking, optionally dust cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate for added appearance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 28Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74 kcal
% 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.
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