Description
Deliciously soft and chewy cream cheese sugar cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Zest of one lemon or orange, colored sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
- Beat the softened butter and cream cheese together in a separate mixing bowl until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in any optional zest or sprinkles.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure ingredients like butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for the best texture. You can freeze the cookies for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg