Description
Delightful sugar cookies topped with creamy cheese frosting, perfect for holiday celebrations and family traditions.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then incorporate vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour and baking powder in another bowl, then gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut it into desired shapes; place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; add a touch of vanilla.
- Frost cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter if desired.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results. Chill the dough to maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, sugar cookies, holiday baking