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    Home » Cookies

    Cream Cheese Cookie Recipe

    Published: May 19, 2017 · Modified: Aug 11, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    If you are always searching for the perfect soft and chewy cookie, you must try this Cream Cheese Cookie Recipe. You probably already have everything you need to make them at home. After you try them, be sure to check out our Granola Cookies.

    If you are always searching for the perfect soft and chewy cookie, you must try this Cream Cheese Cookie Recipe. The cream cheese makes these super soft even days after being baked.
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    • Why this Cream Cheese Cookie Recipe is awesome
    • How this recipe came about
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    Why this Cream Cheese Cookie Recipe is awesome

    • Great way to use extra cream cheese
    • Cookies turn out soft with a chewy texture
    • Perfect to bring to a cookie exchange

    How this recipe came about

    I wish I could say that I plan my recipes way ahead of time and often get inspired about what to cook and bake. The truth is, what I cook is usually born out of necessity. Recently, my husband noticed that we had a bunch of cream cheese (bought at a warehouse of course) that was going to be expiring soon. These were blocks of cream cheese that had never been opened and I set to work trying to think of ways to use them.

    The first thing I thought was "I wonder if you could add cream cheese to a cookie?" Turns out you can and it makes the cookies soft and chewy which is my favorite type of cookie. One of my favorite cookies is this soft and chewy peanut butter cookie. Yum! But before I get too distracted though, let's learn how to make this cream cheese cookie recipe.

    Ingredients

    • unsalted butter 
    • cream cheese
    • white sugar
    • brown sugar
    • egg yolks
    • vanilla
    • all purpose flour
    • baking soda
    • cream of tartar

    How to make cream cheese cookies

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    In a stand mixer, cream butter, cream cheese and white and brown sugars. You can do this with a hand mixer as well but mixing the ingredients in a large bowl.

    Add eggs and vanilla to the mixture and beat until combined.

    Remove from mixer and stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.

    Using a tablespoon, scoop the cookie dough and drop onto a non greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.

    cream cheese cookie dough on cookie sheet

    I like to use a nonstick baking mat like this silicone one when I bake. I find the food cooks more evenly, plus it makes clean up a breeze. You can also line baking sheets with parchment paper.

    cream cheese cookies on silpat

    Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

    Cool on a wire rack.

    cream cheese cookies

    This cream cheese cookie recipe makes 3 dozen cookies depending on the size of your cookies.

    cream cheese cookie stack

    The soft cream cheese cookies will not flatten and become crunchy thanks to the cream cheese. My entire family LOVED these and we enjoyed how they tasted just as good even a few days after baking them. This certainly are perfect to make next time you are wanting some sweets.

    These would be great Christmas cookies to bring to a cookie exchange.

    cream cheese cookie recipe

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    Cream Cheese Cookie Recipe

    If you are always searching for the perfect soft and chewy cookie, you must try this Cream Cheese Cookie Recipe. The cream cheese makes these super soft even days after being baked.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 36
    Calories: 103kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Equipment

    • Cookie Sheet
    • stand mixer

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
    • ¼ cup cream cheese
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 3 egg yolks
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 ½ cups flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a mixer, cream butter, cream cheese and white and brown sugars.
    • Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
    • Remove from mixer and stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.
    • Using a tablespoon, scoop the cookie dough and drop onto a non greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
    • Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
    • Cool on a wire rack.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 23mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.5mg
    Try this Recipe! Pin it for Later.Mention @vickycat or tag #messforless!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you store cream cheese sugar cookies?

    You can store these up to 4-5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. You can store them for up to a week in the refrigerator.

    Do these cookies have a cream cheese flavor?

    If you are not a fan of cream cheese (like my husband) and are thinking you will taste it in these cookies, fear not. The cream cheese does not have a taste in these cookies but does make them puffy and soft.

    Can I top these with cream cheese frosting?

    You sure can. Here is my favorite cream cheese frosting recipe from Five Heart Home. It is easy to make with powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract and cream cheese.

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    Comments

    1. Vicky

      April 20, 2018 at 11:08 am

      I am sure it would work fine April.

    2. Vicky

      April 20, 2018 at 11:08 am

      I think you'll love them!

    3. Vicky

      April 20, 2018 at 11:07 am

      You are welcome!

    4. Vicky

      April 20, 2018 at 11:07 am

      It really works!

    5. Vicky

      April 20, 2018 at 11:07 am

      A great snack for sure.

    6. Alyssa

      April 04, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      5 stars
      I love simple cookie recipes like this. SO good with coffee or tea.

    7. Sonal

      April 04, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      I could have never imagined using cream cheese in a cookie! This is a keeper recipe.

    8. Cindy @ The Sweet Nerd

      April 04, 2018 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love how fluffy these guys are. Easy ingredients, easy recipe - thanks for the tips!

    9. Sarah

      April 04, 2018 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh these sound so yummy! I can't say I have ever tried cream cheese cookies, but now I really want to!

    10. April

      April 04, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      Chewy and not too sweet deliciousness! I don't buy a lot of sweets because I'd eat them all! I'd love to try these but maybe a smaller batch. Would this recipe work if I halved it?

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