Description
Cream Cheese Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
Soft, tender, and perfect for decorating!
Prep Time: 20 min | Chill Time: 1 hr | Bake Time: 8–10 min | Yield: ~24 cookies
Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp almond extract (optional)
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
Instructions
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Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar until pale and fluffy (2–3 min, electric mixer).
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Add egg and extracts, mix until smooth. Scrape sides of the bowl.
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Whisk dry ingredients in a separate bowl (flour, baking powder, salt).
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Combine wet & dry on low speed until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
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Chill the dough: Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic, refrigerate 1 hr (or up to 2 days).
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
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Cut shapes with cookie cutters (lightly flour cutters to prevent sticking).
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Bake 8–10 min on parchment-lined sheet. Edges lightly golden, centers set.
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Cool 5 min on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack before decorating.
Notes
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Use royal icing or glaze (powdered sugar + milk + vanilla).
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Pipe thicker outline first, then flood center with thinned icing.
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Add sprinkles or edible decorations while icing is wet.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 Cal Per Serving
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Cholesterol: 20mg