These soft cream cheese sugar cookies are pillowy, buttery, and downright irresistible. The cream cheese makes them extra tender with just the right hint of tang—no chilling required! Perfect for holidays, cookie swaps, or those “I need something sweet now” moments. Easy, cozy, and guaranteed to disappear fast. Save this one—you’ll want to bake them again and again
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Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
These Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are soft, frosted, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious — perfect for holidays, gifting, and cozy baking days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz cream cheese (for frosting), softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting), softened
- 1.5–2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Optional: red, green, and white sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- 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.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but not browned. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until spreadable.
- Frost cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
