Cream Cheese Christmas Holiday Cookies
Add a festive touch to your holiday baking with these irresistibly soft and buttery Cream Cheese Christmas Holiday Cookies! Featuring a rich base of cream cheese and unsalted butter, these cookies deliver a melt-in-your-mouth texture with every bite. Infused with vanilla and a hint of optional almond extract, their delicate sweetness is perfectly complemented by a cheerful coating of holiday-colored sprinkles or sanding sugar. Easy to make in just 15 minutes of prep time, they’re ideal for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or as a whimsical treat for family gatherings. Whether you’re looking for a standout addition to your Christmas cookie platter or a fun baking project with the kids, these festive cookies are sure to brighten up any celebration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 115 grams Cream cheese
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract (optional)
- 260 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 50 grams Holiday-colored sprinkles or sanding sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and cream cheese using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Add the granulated sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using).
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll them between your palms to make them smooth.
Roll each dough ball in holiday-colored sprinkles or sanding sugar, pressing gently to ensure the toppings stick.
Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Using the bottom of a glass or your fingers, gently flatten each ball to about 1/2 inch thick.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the cookies are slightly puffed but not browned.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.7 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.1 g | 406% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 371 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1421 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 457.1 g | 166% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 253.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.8 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 464 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
