Cream cheese sugar cookies
Ingredients
One cup white sugar
One cup butter, softened
13 ounce package cream cheese softened
1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
One egg yolk
Two 1/4 cup all purpose flour
Directions
Step one
In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, almond and vanilla extract, and egg yolk. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour until we blended the dough for eight hours or overnight.
Step two
Preheat oven to 375°F
Step three
On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough 1/3 at a time to 1/8 inch thickness.
refrigerate remaining dough until ready to use.
cut into desired shapes with lightly floured cookie cutters place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet
leave cookies plain or frost or brush with slightly beaten egg whites and sprinkle with candy sprinkles, or colored sugar
Step four
bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven or until light and golden brown,
cool cookies completely before frosting.
Cream cheese sugar cookies are an excellent treat that stands out for their rich, moist texture and subtle tang from the cream cheese. Incorporating almond and vanilla extracts adds additional layers of flavor that elevate these cookies beyond ordinary sugar cookies. One of the secrets I discovered when making this recipe is the importance of chilling the dough, which helps maintain its shape and creates a tender crumb once baked. Rolling out the dough in thirds ensures even thickness, which contributes to consistent baking results. If you want to personalize these cookies, brushing them lightly with egg whites before sprinkling colored sugar or candy sprinkles makes them look festive and adds a delicate crunch. For frosting, I recommend using a simple cream cheese frosting or a vanilla glaze. Cooling the cookies fully before decorating is crucial to prevent the frosting from melting. Storing these cookies in an airtight container keeps them soft for days, making them ideal for preparing ahead of parties or gatherings. Overall, this cream cheese sugar cookie recipe balances sweetness and creaminess perfectly. It's a go-to for when you want cookies that feel special but are easy to make with everyday pantry ingredients.
My children eat these like animal crackers, but they taste better. They have the best time making all the cute animal shapes