Description
Delightful sugar cookies topped with creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and let them come to room temperature.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to over-mix.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll the chilled dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter, flatten slightly, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden and centers look underbaked.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, frost them as desired and decorate with sprinkles if you wish.
Notes
Always start with room temperature ingredients for the best texture. Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, dessert cookies, cream cheese frosting, holiday treats