Description

These Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are a perfect combination of soft, chewy texture and rich, tangy flavor. With a creamy twist, these cookies stay tender and moist, making them ideal for any occasion. Whether you’re decorating them with royal icing or enjoying them plain, these homemade cookies will melt in your mouth and impress any crowd.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

Optional Decorations:

Colored sugar sprinkles

Royal icing for piping

Jam, Nutella, or cream cheese frosting for sandwich filling

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Instructions

Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Cream Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Shape Cookies:
- Drop Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place on the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Cut-Out Cookies: Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and use cookie cutters.
Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are golden, but centers remain soft.
Cool & Decorate: Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate with sprinkles or royal icing if desired.

Notes

For a Citrus Twist, add lemon or orange zest to the dough.
For a Spicy Version, incorporate cinnamon or nutmeg into the dough.
Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour.