Cream Cheese Christmas Holiday Cookies

Add a festive touch to your holiday baking with these irresistibly soft and buttery Cream Cheese Christmas Holiday Cookies! Featuring a rich base of cream cheese and unsalted butter, these cookies deliver a melt-in-your-mouth texture with every bite. Infused with vanilla and a hint of optional almond extract, their delicate sweetness is perfectly complemented by a cheerful coating of holiday-colored sprinkles or sanding sugar. Easy to make in just 15 minutes of prep time, they’re ideal for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or as a whimsical treat for family gatherings. Whether you’re looking for a standout addition to your Christmas cookie platter or a fun baking project with the kids, these festive cookies are sure to brighten up any celebration!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 115 grams Unsalted butter
• 115 grams Cream cheese
• 200 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract (optional)
• 260 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 50 grams Holiday-colored sprinkles or sanding sugar

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, beat together the unsalted butter and cream cheese using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the granulated sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using).

Step 5

In a separate medium 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 just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll them between your palms to make them smooth.

Step 8

Roll each dough ball in holiday-colored sprinkles or sanding sugar, pressing gently to ensure the toppings stick.

Step 9

Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 10

Using the bottom of a glass or your fingers, gently flatten each ball to about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the cookies are slightly puffed but not browned.

Step 12

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(752.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3170.3

Total Fat 140.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 370.8mg	0%
Sodium 1421.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 457.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 253.1g
Protein 34.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 172.2mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 464.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.2%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 56.5%