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Easy Cream Cheese Cookies

Soft and chewy cream cheese cookies with a light tangy flavor, finished with powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Cream butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
      Add sugar and mix until light and combined.
        Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
          In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
            Chill dough for 20–30 minutes.
              Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing cookies apart.
                Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but tops remain pale.
                  Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar.

                    Notes

                    Chill dough to prevent spreading. Do not overbake—cookies should stay light in color. Store in the fridge for best freshness and bring to room temperature before serving.