Cream Cheese Cut Out Cookies Tips You Will Use Forever Promise
Transform your holiday baking with these irresistibly soft and flavorful Cream Cheese Cut Out Cookies—complete with tips you'll use forever! This foolproof recipe combines the richness of cream cheese and butter for a perfectly tender yet sturdy cookie dough that rolls out with ease. Whether you choose classic vanilla or add a hint of almond extract for extra depth, these cookies are ideal for cutting into festive shapes and decorating to your heart's content. With a short prep time, simple ingredients, and pro tips for flawless results every time, this recipe will become your go-to for any occasion. Perfect for holidays, birthday parties, or everyday treats, these cookies bake up beautifully and stay melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 6 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp Almond extract (optional)
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the granulated sugar to the mixture and continue beating until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, about 2 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract and optional almond extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate 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 a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two portions and flatten each into a disk. Wrap both disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Do not overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Repeat the rolling, cutting, and baking process with the remaining dough.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, decorate them as desired with icing, sprinkles, or other decorations. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4407 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 255.1 g | 327% | |
| Saturated Fat | 157.9 g | 790% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 705 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 2222 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 488.0 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.1 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 624 mg | 13% | |
*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.
