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Cream Cheese Cookies
These classic cream cheese cookies are simple to make, and so soft and buttery! Top these easy holiday cookies with pecans or roll them in sprinkles for an old-fashioned treat perfect for cookie trays and gifting.
👥 24 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 43m⏳ Prep: 1h 30m🔥 Cook: 13 min👤 Julianne Dell📖 beyondfrosting
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Combine the butter and cream cheese and beat until well combined. Then add the sugar and beat on medium speed until well creamed together and fluffy.
(226g) unsalted butter, softened1 cupcream cheese, softened3 ounces(190g) granulated sugar1 cup(5ml) pure vanilla extract1 teaspoon
2
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix until it’s well combined.
(226g) unsalted butter, softened1 cup(190g) granulated sugar1 cuplarge egg yolk1(5ml) pure vanilla extract1 teaspoon
3
Slowly add the flour and beat on medium low speed until well combined and dough forms.
4
Chill for at least ⏱️ 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350° Shape the dough into 1 inch balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Press a pecan into the top of each one or roll each ball in nonpareil sprinkles.
5
Bake at 350°F for ⏱️ 12-15 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
calories
177 calories
fat Content
10.7g
serving Size
1 Cookie
fiber Content
.5g
sugar Content
8.6g
sodium Content
12.9mg
protein Content
19.g
cholesterol Content
31.6mg
carbohydrate Content
18.8g
saturated Fat Content
5.7g
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