Aunt Bessie S Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Aunt Bessie S Cream Cheese Cookies

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• Brown Sugar
• Granulated Sugar
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Raisins
• Pecans
• Egg
• Heavy Cream
• Lemon Juice
• Nutmeg
• Vanilla Extract
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

How to Make Aunt Bessie S Cream Cheese Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
3. Beat in the sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. If desired, stir in chopped nuts or sprinkles.
8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.