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