Creamy Pecan Delights: Irresistible Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe

Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes

Description:

These Cream Cheese Cookies are a delightful treat with a special touch of creaminess from the cream cheese. They are soft, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. The dough requires chilling for an hour before baking to ensure the cookies hold their shape while baking.

Recipe Category:

Drop Cookies

Keywords:

Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Oven, Refrigerator, < 4 Hours

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 1486.5
• Fat: 91.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 38g
• Cholesterol: 271.3mg
• Sodium: 1336.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 156.7g
  • Fiber: 6.4g
  • Sugar: 95.2g
• Protein: 19g

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup butter
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces

Glaze Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions:

1. Prepare Dough:

   • In a mixing bowl, beat butter and 3 ounces of softened cream cheese until creamy using an electric mixer.

2. Mix Sugar:

   • Slowly add sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.

3. Add Eggs:

   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:

   • In a separate small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients:

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, blending well after each addition.

6. Add Flavors:

   • Stir in vanilla extract and pecan pieces until evenly distributed.

7. Chill Dough:

   • Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

8. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).

9. Shape Cookies:

   • Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and use a tablespoon to scoop out portions of dough.
   • Drop the dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

10. Bake Cookies:

    • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

11. Cool:

    • Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

12. Prepare Glaze:

    • In a separate bowl, beat 1/4 cup of softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.

13. Drizzle Glaze:

    • Using a tablespoon, drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.

14. Set Glaze:

    • Let the cookies stand for 1 hour or until the glaze is set.

These Cream Cheese Cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can also be stored in an airtight container for several days. They make a delightful addition to any dessert table or a sweet treat for any occasion!