Do you ever crave a simple yet irresistibly delicious cookie with a melt-in-your-mouth texture? Well, you’re in luck! I present to you Cream Cheese Cookies – a delightful twist on classic cookies that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
I personally love drop cookies because they’re quick and easy to make. No need to fuss with cookie cutters and rolling pins! These cookies do require a chilling step, but it’s just an hour, and trust me, it’s worth the wait. Once the dough is firm, all you need to do is roll it into small balls, gently press them down on a cookie sheet, and voila!
The dough itself is made with simple, everyday ingredients. Just cream together butter and cream cheese, and then add granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking powder, flour, and a pinch of salt. The cream cheese in the mix gives these cookies their soft and creamy texture. They are neither chewy nor crisp – just gentle, snowy, and sweet. No fancy nuts, chips, or fruit needed. Sometimes, simplicity is truly the best.
Cream Cheese Cookies: A Crowd-Pleasing Recipe
- Yield: 20 cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Inactive Time: 1 hour
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer.
- Add the sugar and beat for 1 minute. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the baking powder, flour, and salt in three additions, mixing after each addition until everything is well combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 1 hour.
- Once chilled, dust your hands with flour and roll the dough into balls, around 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each.
- Gently flatten the dough balls with your fingers.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes. The tops of the cookies should remain pale while the bottoms turn a golden color.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool. Once cooled, dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Sit back, relax, and enjoy these heavenly Cream Cheese Cookies!
This recipe has been adapted from Eat Well 101, so you know it’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. And here’s the best part – when you share this recipe, you’re not just spreading joy with delicious treats, but you also contribute to making mealtime meaningful. Every share helps sponsor meals for families in need through the Share to Care program. Together, we can make a difference!
