Description
These Soft-Baked Vanilla Cream Cheese Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the richness of cream cheese with the classic flavor of vanilla. They are tender, slightly chewy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 185g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 65g full fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 300g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (50g not including the shell), at room temperature
- 320g all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp (3g) kosher salt (if you are measuring by tsp and use table salt, use half the amount)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 330°F / 165°C. Line 2-3 sheet pans with parchment paper.
- Mix the dough: In a stand mixer, combine butter, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix. Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda; add to the mixer and mix until just combined.
- Shape and bake: Scoop dough into balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on sheet pans. Bake for 15-16 minutes until set around the edges.
- Cool and store: Let the cookies cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can customize these cookies by adding in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for extra flavor and texture.
- Ensure your butter, cream cheese, and egg are all at room temperature for the best cookie texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Vanilla Cream Cheese Cookies, Soft-Baked Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe
