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Hey friends!
The holiday season is here, and that means it’s cookie time!
Today, I’m excited to share my festive Christmas cookies with cream cheese.
They’re soft, sweet, and oh-so-delicious.
Perfect for sharing with friends and family, or just keeping for yourself!
Let’s spread some holiday cheer with these tasty treats!
| Preparation Time | 30-45 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 8-10 minutes |
| Total Time | 1 hour 38 minutes – 1 hour 55 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (one stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Festive sprinkles
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Step 1: Prepare the Baking Environment
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
While the oven is heating up, line your cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and ensure even baking.
Step 2: Create the Dough
In a mixer bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Slowly add sugar and beat the mixture until it becomes fluffy.
Add the egg and continue to beat well.
Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons of sprinkles, and vanilla.
Ensure everything is well combined to form the dough.
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to make it easier to handle later.
Step 3: Shape the Cookies
Once the dough is chilled, shape it into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
Place the dough balls on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 1½ inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
Step 4: Bake the Cookies
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, just until the edges are slightly golden.
You want them to be almost under-baked for the perfect texture.
After baking, let the cookies cool on the cookie sheets for a minute before transferring them to cooling racks to finish cooling.
Step 5: Add the Glaze and Sprinkles
While the cookies are still slightly warm, mix powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of water to make a glaze.
Spoon the glaze over the cookies and immediately add additional sprinkles before the glaze hardens.
Enjoy your beautifully decorated, delicious cookies!
