Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
These cream cheese sugar cookies are soft, tender, and perfect for any occasion, offering a unique twist on traditional sugar cookies with their rich, creamy texture.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it is at room temperature
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Make sure it is at room temperature
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract (optional) Enhances flavor
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blends
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, mixing until the arrangement is light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla and almond extracts, then mix one at a time to incorporate.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until the dough is just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn slightly golden brown. The centers may still look soft; that’s okay as they will firm up while cooling.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For better texture, use room temperature ingredients and avoid over-mixing the dough. Can chill dough for thicker cookies.