Soft Sugar Cookies
Servings: 26 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 ounces block-style cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup decorating sugar optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prep a cookie sheet or a silicone mat.
- Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add the sugar and mix another 2-3 minutes until light in color1 cup unsalted butter, 2 ounces block-style cream cheese, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Afterward, in a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Carefully add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and beat until just combined.3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt
- Now, form the dough into a dough and wrap with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- After the dough sets, place on a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and sprinkle with decorating sugar or sprinkles.¼ cup decorating sugar
- Last, bake for 8-12 minutes. Remove them from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of one cookie. Actual calories may vary. The cookies can be stored in a sealed container for up to five days.
Nutrition Facts
Soft Sugar Cookies
Serving Size
1 cookie
Amount per Serving
Calories
163
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
155
mg
6
%
Potassium
46
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
7
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
257
IU
5
%
Calcium
17
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
