Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
Looking to add a delightful touch to your holiday baking? These Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are a must-try. Whether decorated intricately or kept simple, they'll impress your family and friends.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3 oz cream cheese softened (Avoid low-fat versions)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix sugar, softened butter, cream cheese, salt, almond extract, vanilla extract, and egg yolk.
- Ensure all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Gradually stir in the flour until well combined.
- Shape the dough into a disk, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Once cooled, frost and decorate the cookies as desired.
Notes
To keep these cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
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