Cream Cheese Cookies (Soft & Buttery)

⭐ Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

Optional add-ins:

• Powdered sugar for rolling
• Lemon zest, almond extract, or chocolate chips

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🥣 Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

1. In a mixing bowl, beat butter + cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
2. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla, mix until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt.
5. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.

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2. Chill the Dough

• Cover the bowl and chill for 1 hour.
  (This makes cookies thicker and softer.)

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3. Shape and Bake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Scoop or roll dough into 1-inch balls.
3. Optional: roll each ball in powdered sugar.
4. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
5. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are just set (not browned).

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4. Cool and Serve

• Let cookies cool on the tray 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
• They will be very soft at first and firm up as they cool.