Description
Tender and buttery cream cheese cookies with a delicate balance of sweetness and tang, perfect for cozy mornings and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick unsalted butter (115 g), softened
- 4 oz cream cheese (120 g), room temperature
- 1¾ cup all-purpose flour (200 g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Optional: 1–2 teaspoons lemon or orange zest, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Cream the butter and cream cheese together in a bowl until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth, scraping the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder and flour. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in optional ingredients if using.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into 1–2 inch balls and place on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball to about ½ inch thick.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough thoroughly for better texture and shape. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to prevent tough cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 118
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5.9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg