Description
These Cream Cheese Cut Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. The addition of cream cheese gives them a soft and tender texture, making them a favorite for decorating with colorful icing and sprinkles.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream the Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and beat until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough, shape into discs, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll and Cut: Preheat the oven, roll out the chilled dough, cut into shapes, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies hold their shape well and are ideal for decorating with icing or sprinkles.
- For a softer texture, avoid overbaking and keep the dough chilled between batches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
