Description
Indulge in these soft and flavorful Cream Cheese Cut Sugar Cookies that are perfect for any occasion. The addition of cream cheese gives these cookies a rich and tender texture that pairs beautifully with your favorite frosting.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, beat until fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Gradually add dry ingredients, mix until dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Divide dough, refrigerate for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 375°F, roll out dough, cut shapes, bake for 8-10 minutes.
Notes
- For easy decorating, top with royal icing or your favorite frosting once cookies are completely cooled.
- Dough can be made ahead and chilled for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
