Cream Cheese Cookies
The ultimate comfort food, Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, sweet, and effortlessly easy to make. With a delicious creamy texture and the perfect blend of flavors, these cookies are bound to satisfy any sweet craving. Make a batch tonight, and see why they’re a family favorite!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Whisk
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 ¼ teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1 ¾ cup All-Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ½ cup unsalted butter (softened) and 4 oz cream cheese (softened). Using a hand mixer, beat them together for about 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 cup granulated sugar to the mixture and continue mixing for 1 minute. The sugar should fully incorporate into the butter and cream cheese mixture.
- Crack in 1 large egg and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract along with 1 ¼ teaspoon almond extract. Mix everything until it’s well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Properly measuring the flour is crucial; always spoon it into your measuring cup and level it off.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, mixing at low speed just until combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- After chilling, scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place these dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes. They should look lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Once done, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Tip 1: Make sure to soften the butter and cream cheese: Cold ingredients will not whip properly.
- Tip 2: Proper flour measurement is key: Whisk the flour in your container before spooning it into your measuring cup.
- Tip 3: Experiment with mix-ins: Feel free to add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to customize your cookies.
- Tip 4: Cookie storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.