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White Velvet Sugar Cookies

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 36 Cookies (2 to 3 Dozen Depending on Size)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 2 cups salted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 (8-ounce) 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 2 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ¾ 4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl with a handheld electric mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  2. Add the sugar, egg yolks and vanilla. Mix well, another 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the flour and salt. Mix until combined (don't overmix).
  4. Spread the dough into a thick rectangle on a sheet of plastic wrap; cover. Refrigerate and chill the dough for two hours (or up to 12 hours).
  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat liners.
  6. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured counter (or dough rolling mat) to about 1/4-inch thick. If the dough is too firm straight out of the refrigerator, let it rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before rolling (and get in there with some elbow grease to roll it out!).
  7. Use cookie cutters to cut into shapes and place 2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but not browned on the edges or bottom (otherwise they won't be soft and tender when they cool).
  9. Remove the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Frost as desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Cookie Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 127mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36Cookies (2 to 3 Dozen Depending on Size)

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Cookie
Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 127mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%

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