Cream Cheese Cookies
These cream cheese cookies are soft and delicious, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- ½ lb butter softened
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar, flour, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- For the frosting, beat together the butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
- Frost the cooled cookies and enjoy!
Notes
You can add food coloring to the dough or frosting for a fun twist.