Cream Cheese Cookies
Indulge in soft, buttery cream cheese cookies with a hint of tangy sweetness. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a must-try treat for dessert lovers!
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.