These cream cheese cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for any sweet craving. The cream cheese adds a rich and creamy texture to the cookies, making them irresistible to all cookie lovers. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these cream cheese cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
Interesting Facts
Cream cheese cookies are a popular dessert at holiday parties and cookie exchanges.
The addition of cream cheese in cookies creates a soft and chewy texture that is loved by many.
These cookies can be customized with add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for extra flavor.