Ingredients for Almond Butter Cookies With Cream Cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- candied cherries (optional)
- melted white or dark chocolate (optional)
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How to Make Almond Butter Cookies With Cream Cheese
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened), and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon almond extract (or other flavoring of choice).
- Beat until completely smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- **Method 1 (Spoon Drops):** Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a sugar-coated flat-bottomed glass.
- **Method 2 (Cookie Press):** Force dough through a cookie press using your desired shape.
- **Method 3 (Rolled & Cut):** Chill dough for 1-1 ½ hours. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to ¼ inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters.
- For holiday cookies: Press half a candied cherry into the center of each unbaked cookie.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Reduce baking time for chewier cookies.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle with melted white or dark chocolate, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
206g
Fat
135g
Carbs
38g
