Ingredients for Cream Cheese Cut Out Cookies
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Vanilla Extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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How to Make Cream Cheese Cut Out Cookies
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg yolk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to ⅛ inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place cookies onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
163g
Fat
134g
Carbs
27g
