Cream Cheese Cookies
The ultimate comfort food, Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, creamy, and simply irresistible. Perfect for any occasion, these easy cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more. Make them tonight for a delightful treat!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Wooden Spoon
- Blender
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter Softened
- 1 package Cream Cheese Softened (8 oz)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- Powdered Sugar For dusting
Instructions
- 1. Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set it aside. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2. Add the butter, cream cheese, and sugar to a large mixing bowl and cream it together until light and fluffy.
- 3. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and beat well until combined.
- 4. Finally, add the flour and stir until it is well blended and forms a dough.
- 5. Use a cookie scoop to scoop dough out, roll it into a ball, and place on the greased cookie sheet. Slightly pat down the tops for a uniform shape.
- 6. Bake the cookies for 15 minutes. The cookies will be pale but firm.
- 7. Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar on top.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Freezing: You can freeze the cookie dough before baking for up to 3 months.
- Variations: Try adding chocolate chips or nuts for a different flavor.
- Serving: These cookies are perfect for tea time or as a sweet snack!
- Decoration: Ice them with your favorite icing for a special touch.