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powdered sugar on top of cream cheese cookies
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Cream Cheese Cookies

This recipe is irresistibly soft and it's perfect for when you need a cookie that's just a little different.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time57 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, Cream Cheese Cookies
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 135kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • powdered sugar to dust optional topping

Instructions

  • Beat cream cheese, butter, and sugar. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, butter, and sugar until everything is well combined.
    Cream cheese and butter creamed together with sugar in a clear mixing bowl.
  • Add egg and vanilla. Then beat in the egg and vanilla, scraping the bottom with a spatula to make sure everything is combined..
    Adding and mixing dry ingredients into the cream cheese mixture in a clear bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients. Add the flour and baking powder to the wet mixture and stir by hand until you see no more dry ingredients. The dough will be very soft; this is normal.
    Adding flour to the creamy mixture of cream cheese and sugar, preparing to mix into cookie dough.
  • Chill. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes as the dough will be very sticky.
  • Prep for baking. Preheat your oven to 350℉ and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Shape. Using a two tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the dough onto your baking sheet, about 2 inches apart, they don’t spread much.
    Scooped cookie dough ready on a parchment-lined baking tray, spaced out for baking.
  • Bake. Bake for about 12 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft. They won't brown much, so don’t wait for a golden color. Let them sit on the cookie sheet for a minute to make them easier to handle, then transfer them to a wire rack. Once cool, dust with powdered sugar.
    Freshly baked cream cheese cookies on a baking tray, just dusted with powdered sugar from a sieve.

Notes

Store in the fridge or at room temperature for up to 1-2 days. They will be moist and absorb any powdered sugar added to them either way. Storing in the fridge for over 24 hours may result in harder cookies, storing at room temperature will lead to softer, creamier cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg