Description
These Cream Cheese Cut Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. They are soft, buttery, and hold their shape well, making them ideal for decorating with your favorite icing. The addition of cream cheese gives them a rich flavor and tender texture that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, beat until fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, mix until dough forms.
- Chill and Roll: Divide dough, flatten into discs, chill for 1 hour. Roll out dough, cut shapes, place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F, bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool and decorate.
Notes
- These cookies hold their shape well, perfect for decorating.
- For easier rolling, let chilled dough sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chill time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
