5.0 from 36 votes
Cream Cheese Cookies
Soft and chewy cream cheese cookies! These can be easily customized for the holidays!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
59 mins
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 135 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 8 oz cream cheese softened (use regular, brick-style cream cheese, do not use low-fat or the spreadable kind sold in tubs)
- 1 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour¹
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling optional²
Instructions
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer or in a stand mixer, cream together butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and well-combined.
- Add egg and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- With mixer on low-speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter/cream cheese mixture until completely combined. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl as needed to ensure ingredients are well-combined.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least two hours and up to 5 days.
- Once dough has chilled and you are about ready to bake your cookies, preheat oven to 350F (175C).
- Scoop cookie dough by 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized scoop and roll between your palms to form a smooth ball. Roll through granulated sugar (or other topping, if using) and place cookies 2” apart on parchment paper lined baking sheets.
- Transfer to 350F (175C) preheated oven and bake for 13-14 minutes. Allow to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.
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Notes
- ¹Take care to not over-measure your flour or your cookies will be cakey. Use a scale or stir your flour, scoop it into your measuring cup, and level it. Click the “flour” link in the ingredients for more information on how to properly measure flour.
- ²I usually roll my cookies through granulated sugar, but other fun topping options are sprinkles (I love non-pareils) or a mix of ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon.
- Place cookie dough back in the refrigerator between trays so it doesn’t become too warm. Never place cookie dough on a warm baking sheet.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
135kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
73mg
(3%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
210IU
(4%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.