Description
Delightful cookies that combine the creamy, tangy flavors of New York cheesecake in a soft, buttery cookie form. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the granulated sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Add the egg and beat until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder until well blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently flatten each cookie dough ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges begin to turn golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure to soften your ingredients for better texture. Don’t overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg