🍪 Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

If you have just a few minutes, these cream cheese sugar cookies come together
creamy, light, and truly melt-in-your-mouth. They’re soft, perfectly sweet,
and ideal for holidays, parties, or everyday treats.

🧾 Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1¼ cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Extra sugar for rolling (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
6. If desired, roll dough balls in extra sugar.
7. Place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but not browned.
9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

⏱️ Baking Time

• Preparation: 10 minutes
• Baking: 10–12 minutes
• Total Time: About 25 minutes

❤️ Why You’ll Love These Cookies

• Soft, creamy, and tender
• Easy, no-chill dough
• Perfect for decorating or enjoying plain
• A guaranteed crowd-pleaser