Indulge in the creamy delight of these soft and chewy cream cheese cookies. With a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess from the cream cheese, these cookies are a must-try for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Drop dough by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Cream cheese adds a rich and creamy texture to these cookies.
These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to dessert cravings.
You can customize these cookies by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits for extra flavor.