Quick, easy, minimal, delicious. Flour, cream cheese, butter, sugar.
That’s it! Just four ingredients. 
I’m gonna bypass all the boring stuff and fast forward to the point I retrieved these babies from the oven. You know how cookies are when they’re freshly baked – crunchy on the outside while the insides are meltingly soft. A cookie’s greatest moment of glory in it’s ephemeral lifespan. The crunchiness of shortbread and tenderness of the softest sugar cookie (no doubt the work of the cream cheese) with the toasty aroma of sweet mild cheesecake.
Simple Cream Cheese Cookies
- Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 cookies 1x
Description
These cream cheese cookies are soft and melt-in-your-mouth, combining the crunchiness of shortbread with the tenderness of a sugar cookie.
Ingredients
- 150g (5.3 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 50g (1.7 ounces) cream cheese
- 50g (1.7 ounces) butter
- 50g (1.7 ounces) sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese, butter, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Gradually stir in the flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gather the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour until the dough has firmed up.
- Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes if it’s too hard to handle.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. The dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. If you prefer a more pronounced cream cheese flavor, you can increase the amount of cream cheese slightly. These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 10
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use low-fat cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese?
Yes, you can use low-fat cream cheese, but it may slightly alter the texture and flavor of the cookies.
What type of flour is best for this cookie recipe?
All-purpose flour works best for this recipe, as it provides the right structure and texture for the cookies.
How long should I bake the cookies for optimal crunchiness?
Bake the cookies until they are golden on the edges, typically around 10-12 minutes, to achieve a nice crunchy exterior.
