Description
Indulge in the soft, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Vanilla Cookies. These cookies boast a delicate balance of sweetness and tanginess, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Additional granulated or powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Creaming: In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Sweetening: Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Adding Egg and Vanilla: Mix in egg and vanilla extract, ensuring even blending.
- Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combining: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Chilling: Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to enhance texture and prevent excessive spreading.
- Shaping: Roll dough into 1½-inch balls.
- Coating: Optionally roll each ball in sugar for extra sweetness.
- Baking: Arrange balls on baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges set.
- Cooling: Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Citrus Zest: Add 1 tsp of lemon or orange zest for a bright twist.
- Glazed Finish: Drizzle cooled cookies with a simple sugar glaze.
- Festive Touch: Decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- chill time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: dessert , cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cream cheese cookies, vanilla cookies, soft cookies, Philadelphia cream cheese recipes, easy cookie recipe