Cream Cheese Cookies

5 from 1 vote

With their soft center, golden edges, and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cream cheese cookies strike the perfect balance between a sugar cookie and something even more special. The cream cheese mixture adds richness without making them overly sweet—ideal for frosting or enjoying plain.

Prep Time15

Cook Time12

Total Time27

Course: Cookies

Cuisine: American

Servings: cookies

Calories: 109kcal

Author: Eryn Whalen

Cost: $5

Ingredients

16 tablespoon or 2 sticks butter 1 cup butter, room temperature
4 oz cream cheese room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl or mixer, cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar using an electric hand mixer or electric mixer.
Mix in egg yolk and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until dough forms.
Roll dough into 1-inch cookie dough balls, flatten slightly.
Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 14–16 mins, or until golden brown.
Cool on the cookie sheet 2 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

Chill Time Matters: If you want cleaner edges or plan to use cookie cutters, chill the dough for 30–45 minutes before baking. It helps the cookies keep their shape while still baking up soft.

Flavor Boost: For a bakery-style twist, add a teaspoon of almond extract or a bit of citrus zest it pairs beautifully with the tang from the cream cheese.

Perfect Texture Tip: Don’t overbake! These cookies should look just set and barely golden on the edges. They’ll finish firming up as they cool, keeping that soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

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