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Cream Cheese Cookies

Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, tender, melt-in-your-mouth treats made with a creamy dough and optional frosting, perfect for holidays, celebrations, or simple everyday baking.
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Ingredients
  

For the Cookies

  • ½ lb butter softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Food coloring optional

For the Frosting

  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
  • Food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  • Add sugar and vanilla; beat until light and fully combined.
  • Mix in flour just until a soft dough forms (add a little extra flour if sticky; color dough if desired).
  • Roll into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  • Gently flatten tops with your palm or a glass.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden.
  • Cool completely on wire racks.
  • Make frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth (add color if desired).
  • Frost cooled cookies and let the frosting set before storing.