creamy cookies
These creamy cookies are irresistibly soft and rich, with a buttery texture and a hint of vanilla. Made with cream cheese and rolled in powdered sugar, they melt in your mouth and are perfect for holidays or anytime treats. A simple, elegant dessert with a melt-in-your-mouth finish!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese full-fat, softened
- 1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.3333 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks from large eggs
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2.6667 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar for rolling cookies after baking
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or leave them ungreased.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolks. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the salt, all-purpose flour, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges are very lightly golden. Do not overbake.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll each cookie gently in powdered sugar for a beautiful sweet crust. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and avoid substitutions. These cookies stay soft for days if stored properly. You can add a drop of almond extract for extra flavor or top with a sprinkle of cinnamon before baking.