Christmas Cream Cheese Cookies
Get into the holiday spirit with these irresistibly soft and creamy Christmas Cream Cheese Cookies, a festive treat perfect for your seasonal celebrations. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are made with a luscious blend of cream cheese and butter, infused with hints of vanilla and almond extracts for an extra layer of flavor. Featuring a simple dough that's easy to prepare, these cookies can be customized with colorful Christmas sprinkles for a fun, festive touch or dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Ready in under 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe makes 24 cookies, ideal for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or as a sweet gift. Impress your loved ones with one of the best Christmas cookie recipes this season!
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Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 113 grams Cream cheese, softened
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 230 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 50 grams Christmas sprinkles (optional)
- 30 grams Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Gradually add the granulated sugar to the butter and cream cheese mixture, beating until well combined and creamy.
Step 4
Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract until incorporated.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 7
If desired, gently fold in the Christmas sprinkles to the cookie dough for a festive touch.
Step 8
Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking as the cookies should remain soft.
Step 10
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
For an optional finishing touch, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar or decorate with additional sprinkles.
Step 12
Serve and enjoy your festive Christmas Cream Cheese Cookies with family and friends!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (694.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2947.5 |
| Total Fat 133.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 82.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 371.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1426.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 414.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 224.7g | |
| Protein 32.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 168.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 383.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories