Cream Cheese Cookies

Cream cheese cookies are a popular treat in the United States, especially during the holiday season. They have a rich and creamy texture, making them irresistible to cookie lovers.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Cream Cheese Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Cream Cheese
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until well combined.
4. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
9. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.