Description
Delightfully soft and buttery Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies that combine cream cheese and butter for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. These classic cookies are perfect for any occasion, offering a tender crumb with just the right amount of sweetness.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper baking temperature before preparing your dough.
- Cream Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which typically takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, creating a smooth and creamy batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and maintain a tender texture.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown, indicating they are done.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving to help them set and prevent breaking.
Notes
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to reduce spreading and achieve thicker cookies.
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of lemon zest or almond extract to the dough.
- If you prefer softer cookies, bake on the lower end of the time range; for crisper cookies, bake a little longer.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
