Description

These Cream Cheese Cut Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and perfectly sweetened, making them ideal for decorating or enjoying plain. With a unique blend of cream cheese and butter, these cookies offer a tender texture and rich flavor. Simple to make and perfect for any occasion, they bake quickly to a light golden brown and hold their shape well for creative cut-out designs.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 package cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
Mix Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until fluffy and smooth, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the mixture, blending fully to combine all wet ingredients.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and baking powder thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening agent.
Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
Roll Out Dough and Cut Shapes: Roll the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness, then use cookie cutters to cut into your desired shapes.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the cut cookies on a baking sheet spaced about 1 inch apart to allow even baking and prevent sticking.
Bake Cookies: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before decorating or serving to allow them to set properly.

Notes

Ensure both butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
Do not overbake cookies; edges should be lightly golden but centers remain soft.
Chill dough for 30 minutes before rolling if it becomes too sticky or soft to handle.
Decorate with icing or sprinkles once cookies have fully cooled.
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.