Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
Delightful cream cheese sugar cookies that balance sweetness and creaminess for a soft, decadent treat. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Softened to room temperature for a light texture.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg Add at room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can customize with other extracts.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2.5-3 cups all-purpose flour Use more if dough is too sticky.
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Decoration
- colorful sprinkles or icing For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and powdered sugar, beating until well combined.
- Crack in the egg and pour in the vanilla extract. Blend until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the baking powder, salt, and 2 ½ cups of flour before gradually adding it to the wet mixture.
- Mix until you reach a soft dough; add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls, placing them on prepared sheets with 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
To prevent sogginess, cool cookies completely before storing. Store in an airtight container with parchment between layers.