Cream Cheese Cookies
If you've never had a Cream Cheese Cookie, boy, are you in for a real treat!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened (1 stick)
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 3/4 cups cake flour
Instructions
- Prepare for baking. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine butter and cream cheese. Using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and well blended.
- Add sugar and egg. Beat in the granulated sugar for about one minute, then add the egg and continue to beat until fully combined.
- Incorporate extracts and dry ingredients. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually add the baking powder and cake flour in three parts, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Chill the dough. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up, which will make handling the dough easier.
- Preheat and shape cookies. Preheat the oven to 375°F. With floured hands, roll the dough into 1-2 inch balls. Use a floured cup bottom to slightly flatten each ball on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until golden. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden. Keep a close eye on them to prevent over-baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 32mgFiber: 0.2g
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