Danielle's Cream Cheese Cut Out Cookies
Bring a touch of elegance to your cookie tray with *Danielle's Cream Cheese Cut Out Cookies*, a delightful spin on classic sugar cookies. These soft and tender cookies owe their melt-in-your-mouth texture to the perfect combination of cream cheese and butter, while a hint of vanilla and optional almond extract adds a rich, aromatic flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is ideal for using your favorite cookie cutters to create festive shapes. With a dough that's easy to work with and a subtly sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with icing or sprinkles, these cookies make decorating fun for the whole family. Whether enjoyed plain or adorned with vibrant decorations, these cream cheese cookies will quickly become a go-to favorite for every celebration or cozy baking session.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract (optional)
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese using a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Step 2
Add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using) until fully incorporated.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Step 6
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 7
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 8
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Step 9
Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Step 11
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 12
Decorate with icing, sprinkles, or enjoy as is!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1103.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4831.3 |
| Total Fat 275.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 169.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 767.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2406.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 537.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 210.7g | |
| Protein 60.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 335.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 745.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories