Cream Cheese Cookies
Cream cheese cookies are a popular treat during holidays and festive occasions in many American households.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 unit Egg Yolk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.