Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe 2024

Cream Cheese Cookies

Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, fluffy, and irresistible. The combination of cream cheese and vanilla creates a sweet, tangy flavor that melts in your mouth. These cookies have a light, airy texture, making them a delightful treat. The addition of cream cheese ensures they stay moist and tender, adding a unique richness that sets them apart from typical cookies.

Each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, making these cookies a must-try for anyone who loves cream cheese desserts. The recipe has been refined to achieve the ideal consistency and flavor, resulting in an unforgettable treat.

Cream Cheese Cookies are “soft, fluffy, and melt in your mouth with a delightful tang from the cream cheese.”

but my previous Subway Footlong Cookies with a few ingredients are also very delicious.

Ingredients

· 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)

· 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

· 1 cup granulated white sugar

· 1 egg

· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

· 1 teaspoon almond extract

· 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

· 1 3/4 cups cake flour

Instructions

Prep the Baking Sheet 🍪
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix the Ingredients 🥣
Cream together the butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer. Add the sugar and beat for 1 minute. Mix in the egg, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually add the baking powder and cake flour in three parts, mixing until fully combined.

Chill the Dough ❄️
Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.

Shape the Cookies 👐
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Flour your hands to roll the dough into 1-2 inch balls. Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a flour-dipped glass. Don’t flatten too much leave room for the cookies to puff up.

Bake ⏲️
Bake for 9-11 minutes. Remove the cookies when the edges underneath start to turn golden. Keep an eye on them, as baking times may vary depending on your oven and altitude.

Pro Tips

Measure Flour Accurately 📏

Use a scale for precise measurements. If you don’t have one, fluff the flour with a spoon, sprinkle it into the measuring cup, and level it off with a knife.

Mix Thoroughly 🍶

Before adding the dry ingredients, scrape down the bowl to ensure an even mixture, but avoid overbeating.

Handling Sticky Dough 👐

The dough will be sticky, but it’s worth it! Dampen your hands before rolling, and take breaks to wash your hands if needed.

Finishing Touches ✨

For extra flair, dust the cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate after baking.

Can I put frosting on my cream cheese cookies?

Frosting Options 🎂

Absolutely! Cream cheese cookies are perfect for frosting. A buttercream frosting works wonderfully. You can add almost any fruit flavor, but lemon, blueb

Storage Tip 🗄️

Cream cheese cookies can be stored at room temperature in a sealed container for up to two days. However, desserts with a lot of cream cheese, like cheesecakes or items with cream cheese frosting, should be refrigerated. 🧊

Can you use cream cheese instead of butter in cookies?

Yes, you can use cream cheese instead of butter in cookies! 🧀 It works well and can even be used in pie crusts. For best results, substitute half of the butter with cream cheese, or do a full swap if needed. ⏲️ Just keep an eye on the bake time as it might vary.

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