Cream Cheese Cookies
These Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, buttery, and incredibly tender thanks to the blend of butter and cream cheese. Topped with a simple homemade frosting, they’re perfect for holidays, parties, or any occasion where a melt-in-your-mouth cookie is a must
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- ½ lb butter softened
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Food coloring optional
For the Frosting
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 –2 tablespoons milk
- Food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add granulated sugar and vanilla; continue beating until fully combined.
- Gradually add flour and mix until dough forms. Add food coloring if desired.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For frosting: beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until smooth.
- Add food coloring if desired. Spread or pipe onto cooled cookies.
- Allow frosting to set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading and improve cookie shape.
- Use parchment paper for easier cleanup and perfectly baked bottoms.
- Add sprinkles, colored sugar, or a flavored extract (almond or lemon) to customize.
- Cookies freeze well unfrosted for up to 3 months; frost after thawing.