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Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

Cream cheese sugar cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth cutout cookie. Easy to make and fun to decorate!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 18 mins
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 105 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup Butter, softened
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the sugar, butter, and cream cheese until well blended. Add the almond extract, vanilla extract, and egg yolk, and mix until combined.
  2. Add the flour and salt, and mix to form a soft dough. Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until firm.
  3. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment or silicone liners.
  4. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thick. Cut the dough into desired shapes with cookie cutters (or the top of a cup), placing one inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
  5. Bake 8-10 minutes, until light golden brown around the edges. Let cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Favorite frosting ideas. Sugar Cookie Frosting, Royal Icing, Vanilla Buttercream,
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  • Store the cookie dough, wrapped in plastic, in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
  • Store the baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 105kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 85mg (4%) Potassium 13mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 197IU (4%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105

% Daily Value*

Calories 105kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 85mg 4%
Potassium 13mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 197IU 4%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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