Aunt Sue's Chocolate Chip Cheese Holiday Cookies Recipe

Impress your guests with these stunning holiday cookies – minimal effort, maximum flavor! This easy recipe starts with store-bought Pillsbury chocolate chip cookie dough, transforming it into elegant, festive treats perfect for Christmas gatherings. Slice, bake, and garnish – it's that simple! These delicious bars, reminiscent of a beloved family recipe, store beautifully in the refrigerator. Elevate their presentation with festive cupcake liners, green sprinkles, and a pretty platter. Get ready for compliments galore!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 835.8 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aunt Sue's Chocolate Chip Cheese Holiday Cookies

  • 1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 10 maraschino cherries, halved (optional)
  • Flour, for dusting
  • Green sugar crystals, for garnish (optional)

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How to Make Aunt Sue's Chocolate Chip Cheese Holiday Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Unroll the Pillsbury refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  3. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 1/2-inch thick bars.
  4. Arrange the bars in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Let the cookies cool completely in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack.
  7. Optional: Place each cooled cookie bar into a Christmas-themed cupcake liner.
  8. Optional: Sprinkle with green sugar crystals for added festive flair.
  9. Arrange the decorated cookies on a festive platter and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

101g

Fat

103g

Carbs

32g