Cream Cheese Cookies

Name: Cream Cheese Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 59 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened (170g)); 8 oz cream cheese softened ((227g) (use regular, brick-style cream cheese, do not use low-fat or the spreadable kind sold in tubs)); 1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed (200g)); 1 cup granulated sugar ((200g)); 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour¹ ((312g)); 1 Tablespoon cornstarch; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; Additional granulated sugar for rolling (optional²)

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 14 minutes

Total: 59 minutes

Servings: 36

Cost: $1.00 /serving

Author : Sam Merritt

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Instructions

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Step 1

In a large bowl using an electric mixer or in a stand mixer, cream together butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and well-combined.

Step 2

Add egg and vanilla extract and stir to combine.

Step 3

In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

With mixer on low-speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter/cream cheese mixture until completely combined. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl as needed to ensure ingredients are well-combined.

Step 5

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least two hours and up to 5 days.

Step 6

Once dough has chilled and you are about ready to bake your cookies, preheat oven to 350F (175C).

Step 7

Scoop cookie dough by 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized scoop and roll between your palms to form a smooth ball. Roll through granulated sugar (or other topping, if using) and place cookies 2” apart on parchment paper lined baking sheets.

Step 8

Transfer to 350F (175C) preheated oven and bake for 13-14 minutes. Allow to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.

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