Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

Here’s a soft, rich Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies recipe—perfect for cut-outs or just drop cookies!

🧁 Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

🍽️ Yield:

About 3 dozen cookies (depending on size)

🕒 Total Time:

Prep: 15 min + Chill: 1 hr
Bake: 8–10 min

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened

• 3 oz (85g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional but recommended)

• 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cream together fats & sugar:
   In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

2. Add egg & flavorings:
   Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.

3. Dry ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Don’t overmix.

4. Chill the dough:
   Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour (or overnight).

5. Preheat oven:
   Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

6. Roll and cut:
   On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters or scoop into balls and flatten slightly.

7. Bake:
   Bake 8–10 minutes, just until edges are barely golden. Don’t overbake—they should stay soft.

8. Cool & decorate:
   Let cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with frosting or sprinkles if desired.

✨ Tips:

• For extra softness, underbake slightly and let them finish on the hot baking sheet.

• Dough can be frozen up to 2 months—thaw in the fridge overnight.

• Add citrus zest or spices for flavor variation.

Want a quick glaze or frosting recipe