Description
Cream Cheese Cookies are irresistible soft and chewy treats that blend creamy richness with a touch of sweetness. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will delight your taste buds and evoke warm memories. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that’s sure to impress family and friends. The secret ingredient? Cream cheese! It adds a unique tang and moistness that elevates these cookies to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the softened cream cheese and eggs one at a time, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg