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Cream Cheese Cookies

Published: Dec 6, 2021 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 12 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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These Cream Cheese Cookies are soft and chewy little treats that melt in your mouth! The cream cheese and almond extract make them stand out and shine on your cookie platter.

Cream cheese cookies on a small white plate.
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Why This Recipe Works

Cream cheese is one of those ingredients I always have on hand. I use it to make my perfect cheesecake or the frosting for my carrot cake. But if you happen to have extra cream cheese on hand and crave cookies at the same time, this recipe will check both boxes!

These Cream Cheese Cookies are so delicious, you won't be able to resist them. They are easy to make with basic pantry ingredients. They make for a perfect addition to your holiday cookie platter or for your next holiday cookie swap! The combination of cream cheese and almond extract makes them special among others. Soft, sweet, and delicious!

Ingredients:

Ingredients for cream cheese cookies on a marble board.
  • butter: use unsalted to control the flavor
  • cream cheese: full fat, not Neufchatel
  • egg: makes sure it's room temperature
  • almond and vanilla extracts: the combination of both gives the cookie a special flavor
  • sugar: necessary for flavor and proper browning of the cookies
  • flour: use all-purpose and make sure to measure it properly
  • baking powder: helps the cookies keep their shape; they are like little cakes, not chocolate chip flat cookies.

How to make cream cheese cookies?

Butter mixture and dry ingredients in mixing bowls.
  • Start by mixing butter and cream cheese for 30 seconds.
  • Add sugar and mix in.
  • Add egg and both extracts. Mix in well.
  • Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture and mix at low speed just until combined.

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Flour mixture on butter mixture in mixing bowl and scooped cookies on baking sheet.
  • Cover the bowl with dough and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • In the meantime, line baking sheets with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and preheat the oven.
  • Scoop the cookie dough and roll it in your hands. Place balls of dough on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Cool cookies completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Expert Tips!

  • Make sure to soften the butter and cream cheese. If they are cold, they won't whip properly. To speed up the process a little bit, cut both up into small chunks.
  • The egg should be at room temperature. That goes for any baking recipe that calls for eggs.
  • Whisk the flour in your storing container, then spoon it into a measuring cup. This will ensure you have the proper amount of flour for the recipe.
  • I highly recommend using the almond extract for this recipe. It gives the cookies that special flavor!
  • The dough is sticky after mixing so chilling makes it easier to roll into balls.

Storing cookies:

To keep the cookies soft and prevent drying out, store them in a container with a lid or on a cookie platter with a cloche lid. They should last well at room temperature for about 2 days.

Recipe FAQs:

What do cream cheese cookies taste like?

These cookies are soft and pillowy. They melt in your mouth and have a specific cheesecake-like flavor, thanks to the cream cheese.

Do I need to chill the dough?

In this recipe, the cookie dough is sticky after mixing. It needs to be chilled so you can scoop it. Plan ahead and don't preheat the oven as soon as you pull out the ingredients to make this recipe.

Cookies dusted with powdered sugar arranged on a cream dessert plate.

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Cream cheese cookies on a small white plate.

Easy Cream Cheese Cookies

Author: Anna
These Cream Cheese Cookies are soft and chewy little treats that melt in your mouth! The cream cheese and almond extract make them stand out and shine on your cookie platter.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
chilling the dough 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 119 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix butter and cream cheese for 30 seconds with a hand mixer.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, 4 oz cream cheese
  • Add sugar and mix in for 1 minute.
    1 cup granulated sugar
  • Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix in well.
    1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • In another mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. See note below on properly measuring out the flour.
    1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Add dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture and mix at low speed just until combined. The dough will be sticky.
  • Cover the bowl with dough and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. This will make it easier to roll.
  • In the meantime, line baking sheets with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375° F.
  • Scoop 1 ½ tablespoons of dough and roll in your hands.
  • Place balls of dough on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 9 to 11 minutes.
  • Once done, cool cookies on the pan for 5 minutes, then remove onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to soften the butter and cream cheese. If they are cold, they won’t whip properly. To speed up the process a little bit, cut both up into small chunks.
  • Whisk the flour in your storing container, then spoon into a measuring cup. This will ensure you have the proper amount of flour for the recipe.
  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use a calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Jola says

    November 18, 2024 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    These cookies make it onto our list of favorite cookies. Delicate, vanilla and cosmically tasty

    Reply
  2. Janine Kitzman says

    December 08, 2023 at 12:08 pm

    Ummmm WOW! The dough is chilling right now. If the finished product is as OUTSTANDING as the flavor and texture of the dough....then this is a forever recipe for me and my family!🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄

    Reply
  3. Cherrie Gannon says

    December 07, 2022 at 11:11 am

    5 stars
    I'm not a fan of almond extract so I substitute lemon extract for a tangy taste that is wonderful! I barely get them out of the oven before my family gobbles them up!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      December 19, 2022 at 9:49 pm

      I love that! You can use any extract you like. I am so glad you and your family enjoy these cookies! Thank you for making my recipe!

      Reply
  4. Sandy says

    December 12, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    Can the dough be frozen to bake them later?

    Reply
  5. Pam Kohart says

    December 10, 2021 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    I followed the recipe exactly. The only thing I did different was while they were all on the parchment paper, and after they were cooled, I used a tablespoon and drizzled some chocolate ganache over the top of each of them. Somehow, I don't seem to be able to give up my chocolate, although I love cream cheese! Thank you, and Merry Christmas! 🎄

    Reply
  6. Teresa says

    December 07, 2021 at 11:16 pm

    Hi! 😊
    Could these be made with Almond Flour? If so what kind, Please!! Also could Granulated Swerve be used instead of granulated sugar? Its a 1:1 ratio to substitute with it. I Don't want to mess the recipe up, but with Diabetics in the Family, I was Hoping to make these for them! Thank You! Teresa

    Reply
  7. wilhelmina says

    December 07, 2021 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    I really love the delicate almond flavor of these cookies. Really really delicious!

    Reply
  8. Rob Shallt says

    December 07, 2021 at 1:12 pm

    5 stars
    So easy to make! I froze a bunch for Christmas, they are delicous!

    Reply
  9. Kristyn says

    December 07, 2021 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    I am a fan of chocolate, but these cookies are one of my favorites!! I make them all the time. Any time I do, I get requests for the recipe.

    Reply
  10. Bernice says

    December 07, 2021 at 9:36 am

    How long will these cookies last do they have to be refrigerated? I would like to make them and mail them to my niece and nephew.

    Reply
  11. Richard says

    December 06, 2021 at 6:44 pm

    This sounds great, I'm going to try this soon. I'm a new widower and retired, so I get into the kitchen, make myself nice meals, and desserts, helps me move on.

    Reply
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