Description
These buttery, soft cookies are dusted in powdered sugar and melt in your mouth with a tender crumb and a gentle cream cheese tang.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) — pecans or walnuts work well
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Measure and chop the nuts if using, and set all ingredients at room temperature.
- Beat the softened butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat again until well combined and fluffy.
- Gradually add the 2 cups flour and mix just until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped nuts by hand if desired.
- Use a teaspoon or small cookie scoop to portion dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place them about 1 to 1.5 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden and the tops are set.
- While still warm, roll each cookie in additional powdered sugar to coat.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and roll again in powdered sugar once fully cool.
Notes
For optimal texture, ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature. Don’t overmix the flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg