Description
Delightful cream cheese cookies that are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, perfect for creating sweet memories.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar and vanilla, mixing until the mixture is velvety.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry mix with the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, blending fully after each addition.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks to finish cooling.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, consider using low-sugar sweeteners or whole grain flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg