Decadent Cream Cheese Cookies
Soft, tender cookies infused with cream cheese that are perfect for any occasion and easy to make with pantry staples.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened full-fat for best texture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional fillings
- honey-walnut filling or chocolate filling fold in if using
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer on medium for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the granulated sugar and vanilla. Beat until the mixture is light and slightly fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low until a soft dough forms, without overmixing.
- Gently fold in the honey-walnut or chocolate filling if using.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the edges are just turning golden and the centers look slightly soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, layer cookies between parchment and freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months.