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Deliciously soft and chewy cream cheese cookies on a plate

Irresistible Cream Cheese Cookies

These creamy, tender cookies melt in your mouth and are perfect for any occasion. Quick to whip up, they make your home smell like a bakery!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Softened butter is key for a fluffy texture.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease your cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and slightly flatten them on the prepared cookie sheets.
  6. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden at the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra soft texture, consider chilling your dough for 30 minutes before baking. You can also mix in chocolate chips or nuts for a fun twist.