Description
Sweet cream cheese cookies blend creamy richness with delicate texture. Bakers discover a simple yet elegant dessert that satisfies classic cookie cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups (219 grams) cake flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Cream butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, homogeneous consistency using an electric mixer.
- Sugar Integration: Gradually add granulated sugar, whipping until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, then incorporate egg, vanilla, and almond extracts, blending thoroughly.
- Flour Incorporation: Gently fold in baking powder and cake flour in three stages, creating a cohesive dough that doesn’t overmix.
- Chilling Process: Encase the dough and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to enhance flavor melding and structural integrity.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Shaping Technique: Dust hands with flour and roll chilled dough into uniform balls, placing them on the prepared sheet with ample spacing.
- Flattening Method: Utilize a flour-dusted glass bottom to gently press each dough ball, creating a slight depression while maintaining cookie structure.
- Baking Execution: Bake for 9-11 minutes, watching for golden-edged perfection that signals optimal doneness.
- Cooling Protocol: Transfer cookies to a wire rack immediately after removing from the oven, allowing them to cool and set completely.
Notes
- Chill for Success: Refrigerating the dough for at least 1 hour helps prevent spreading and enhances flavor development, ensuring a perfect cookie texture.
- Softened Ingredients Matter: Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature to create a smooth, homogeneous mixture that blends seamlessly.
- Gentle Flattening Technique: Use a flour-dusted glass to lightly press cookies, maintaining their delicate structure while creating an even surface.
- Precise Baking Watch: Monitor cookies closely during the 9-11 minute baking window, removing them when edges turn golden to prevent over-browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg