Cream Cheese Press Cookies
Soft, buttery, and delicately sweet, Cream Cheese Press Cookies are the perfect festive treat for any occasion. Made with a tender blend of cream cheese and unsalted butter, these cookies boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs beautifully with the hints of vanilla and almond extracts. Using a cookie press allows you to create intricate shapes that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat, making them a showstopper on cookie platters or holiday dessert tables. Ready in under 30 minutes and ideal for customizing with sprinkles, powdered sugar, or a drizzle of melted chocolate, this recipe is a stress-free way to bake up elegant, crowd-pleasing cookies with ease. Whether you're planning your holiday baking or a casual afternoon tea, these Cream Cheese Press Cookies are guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 113 grams cream cheese
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 320 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the unsalted butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the granulated sugar to the bowl and beat again for another 1-2 minutes until well combined.
Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract, ensuring they are fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Prepare your cookie press by loading it with a portion of the dough and fitting it with your desired shape disc.
Press the dough directly onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 1 inch apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Avoid overbaking for a soft texture.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, serve as is or garnish with sprinkles, powdered sugar, or melted chocolate if desired. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 235.8 g | 302% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.3 g | 682% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 615 mg | 205% | |
| Sodium | 1574 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 401.8 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 156.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 559 mg | 12% | |
*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.
