Description
Cream cheese sugar cookies are soft, tender, and delicately flavored with vanilla and almond extract. The addition of cream cheese gives them a melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them perfect for holidays, special occasions, or everyday treats. These easy-to-make cookies hold their shape well and can be decorated with icing or sprinkles.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, beat together sugar, butter, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add egg yolk, salt, almond extract, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until dough forms.
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Chill the Dough
- Divide the dough into thirds, shape each into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
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Roll and Cut
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters and place on ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake
- Bake for 7-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a citrusy twist, replace almond extract with lemon or orange zest.
- Decorate with powdered sugar glaze, cream cheese frosting, or royal icing.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 8 hours
- Cook Time: 7-10 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
