Description
These cream cheese sugar cookies are soft, tender, and hold their shape well for cut outs. The cream cheese keeps them soft for days after baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 8 ounces full fat cream cheese softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 3½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Beat the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until combined.
- Add the flour and baking powder; mix just until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a flat disc, wrap it, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness and cut shapes.
- Place cookies on the baking sheets and bake 8 to 10 minutes until set but not browned.
- Cool the cookies on the pan for 5 minutes, then move them to a rack to cool completely.
- Mix the powdered sugar, butter, almond extract, and milk until smooth for the frosting.
- Frost the cooled cookies and let the icing set before you store them.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and tender.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American