Description
These Cream Cheese Cut Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and mildly sweet with a tender texture thanks to the addition of cream cheese. Perfectly baked to golden edges, they make a delightful treat for any occasion, easily customized with your favorite shapes and decorations.
Ingredients
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Cookies
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the ideal temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until the mixture becomes fluffy and smooth, forming the base of your cookie dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the mixture, beating until everything is fully blended for consistent flavor and texture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring to combine the dough evenly without overmixing.
- Roll and Cut Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes carefully for a uniform batch.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the cut-out cookies on a baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, signaling they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely before decorating or serving to ensure they hold their shape.
Notes
- Make sure both the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a better dough texture.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it becomes too soft to handle during rolling.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on your baking sheet to prevent sticking and for even baking.
- Decorate the cooled cookies with icing, sprinkles, or enjoy plain as a simple sweet treat.
