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These cream cheese sugar cookies are made with a rich cream cheese dough, adding a subtle tanginess to their sweetness. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for any occasion!

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Are you ready to ditch the store-bought cookies and bake something insanely delicious from scratch?

Then gather around, ’cause today we’re whipping up a batch of dreamy cream cheese sugar cookies that are about to become your new obsession.

These delightful treats are like sugar cookies on steroids – the cream cheese adds richness, a touch of tang, and makes for unforgettable soft cookies that’s sure to leave you reaching for seconds (or thirds!).

Why I love this recipe

Unlike regular sugar cookie recipes, these cookies come together super fast, no cookie cutters or rolling out sugar cookie dough on a lightly floured surface, just mix and roll into balls!
Once you try the recipe as written you can experiment and make them your own. Try to flavor them with lemon or almond extract instead of the vanilla, or top with cinnamon or sprinkles instead of powdered sugar. It’s a great base recipe for experimenting in the kitchen.

Need a sweet treat? We’ve got you covered! Choose from our Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies or No Bake Sugar Cookie Pizza Cookies to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

unsalted butter
cream cheese
powdered sugar
egg
vanilla extract
all-purpose flour
baking powder
salt

Step by steps

Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until creamy using electric mixer. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, then add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
In a separate bowl, sift together all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the all purpose flour mixture to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Using your hands, shape the dough into 24 evenly sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the cookies for 9-10 minutes, or until they are set and light golden brown on the bottom.
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!

Tips for Best Results

Make sure your butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth dough.
Don’t overmix the dough once you add the dry ingredients, as this can result in tough cookies.
For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough before shaping.
Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.

Serving suggestions

For a classic combination, enjoy them with a refreshing glass of cold milk. For a more indulgent treat, sandwich two cookies together with a generous dollop of creamy cream cheese frosting or buttercream frosting.

And for a cozy afternoon snack, nothing beats pairing these cookies with a steaming cup of hot coffee or our Passion Tea Lemonade, served alongside Chocolate Cream Pie Dip.

Storing tips

To keep your sugar cookies tasting fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, these cookies can be frozen either baked or unbaked.

If freezing unbaked dough, shape it into balls and freeze on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag for up to two months. Baked cookies can be stored in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.

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