If you’re searching for a soft, buttery cookie with a hint of tanginess, cream cheese cookies are the perfect choice! These cookies are easy to make and are sure to impress friends and family. Whether dusted with powdered sugar or enjoyed plain, they’re the ideal sweet treat for any occasion.

Cream Cheese Cookies: A Delightful Treat

Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, at room temperature
- 4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Yields:
24-30 cookies
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour

Directions:
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese
Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Scrape down the bowl and give the dough a final stir with a rubber spatula to ensure there are no visible traces of flour.
5. Scoop and Bake
Using a 1 ½-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Bake one sheet at a time, rotating halfway through, until the cookies are just set on top and slightly golden on the bottom, about 10 to 12 minutes.
6. Cool and Dust
Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool completely. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Storage Tips:
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. To serve, let the cookies thaw at room temperature for about an hour.

These cream cheese cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and versatile enough for any occasion. Enjoy them with a cup of tea, coffee, or as a sweet finish to your day!
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Cream Cheese Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature
- 4 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar or sprinkles for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.
Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Scrape down the bowl and give the dough a final stir with a rubber spatula to ensure there are no visible traces of flour.
Scoop and Bake
- Using a 1 ½-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Bake one sheet at a time, rotating halfway through, until the cookies are just set on top and slightly golden on the bottom, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Cool and Dust
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool completely. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.