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Delicious Cream Cheese Cookies That Will Melt In Your Mouth

Looking for a scrumptious cookie recipe that will leave you and your loved ones wanting more? These Cream Cheese Cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that is sure to make them a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 113 g 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 113 g 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 200 g 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 219 g 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  3. Add the sugar and beat for 1 minute until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  5. In three additions, add the baking powder, flour, and salt, mixing until just combined after each addition.
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Once chilled, dust your hands with flour and roll the dough into 1-2 inch balls.
  8. Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet and flatten gently with your fingers.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the bottom of the cookies are golden brown while the top should remain pale.
  10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to make them ahead of time, you can freeze the dough balls and bake them whenever you want to serve them. You can also experiment with different flavors by adding chocolate chips or nuts to the dough. Enjoy!