Cream Cheese Cookies
Indulge, in an adventure with these Cream Cheese Cookies, where each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors that evoke both nostalgia and gourmet excellence. Picture the creamy essence of premium cream cheese merging with the comforting sweetness of sugar all enveloped in a tender and buttery embrace that melts on your tongue like a whisper of enchantment. These cookies aren't just baked; they are meticulously crafted with the love of home cooking and the skill of a pastry chef ready to turn your kitchen into an oasis of aromas and your taste buds, into a playground of pleasure.
20 Servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 c 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 c granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet by covering it with parchment paper.
- Using a mixer combine the butter and cream cheese in a bowl until they become smooth and well blended.
- Add the sugar to the mixture. Beat it for 1 minute.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, into the mixture until they are fully combined.
- Gradually add in the baking powder, flour and salt while continuously mixing until a dough is formed.
- Cover the dough. Let it chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Once chilled shape the dough into balls measuring around 1 to 2 inches using floured hands.
- Place these balls on the sheet ensuring they are 2 inches apart from each other. Gently press down on each ball to slightly flatten them.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Until you notice that the bottoms of cookies have turned lightly golden in color.
- Take it out of the oven. Transfer the cookies onto a wire rack to allow them to cool down completely.
- Once cooled, sprinkle sugar over the cookies before serving.
Notes
If you're inviting gluten-free magic into your kitchen with these Cream Cheese Cookies, have no fear; the transition is seamless. Swap out the all-purpose flour for your favorite gluten-free flour blend — one that's designed for a 1:1 substitution to keep things simple. I recommend a blend that includes xanthan gum, which mimics gluten's binding properties, to ensure your cookies hold together in joyful unity. As you mix, the batter may feel a little different; it's the charming quirk of gluten-free baking. Expect a slightly more delicate dough, but rest assured, the cookies will be just as inviting, with a tender crumb that'll have everyone reaching for 'just one more'.