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Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • Author: Amanda
  • Yield: about 24 cookies 1x

Description

Soft cream cheese sugar cookies rolled in crunchy, sparkling sugar and topped with cream cheese frosting and sprinkles!

Ingredients

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COOKIES:

  • 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons (375 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1–1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks (226 grams) butter, at room temperature
  • 2 ounces (55 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature 
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3/4 cup sanding or granulated sugar, for rolling

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

  • 4 ounces (110 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups (227 grams) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles, if desired

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk to combine.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese together on high speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.  Add the granulated sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla and almond extract and beat to combine.  Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl throughout the process.
  3. Add the dry ingredients and stir together on low speed until just combined.  Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before scooping and baking.
  4. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.  Allow the cookie dough to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping to make it easier to work with.  Pour the sanding or granulated sugar in a bowl.
  5. Scoop the dough using a 1-1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop. Roll the dough into smooth balls and run through the sugar, ensuring it fully coats the dough.  Return to the baking sheet and, using a heavy glass, press the dough down into a round about 1/2-inch-thick.  Sprinkle the remaining sugar on top of each cookie round.  Bake, one sheet at a time and rotating halfway through the baking time, for 13 to 15 minutes, until the cookies have spread slightly and the edges are very lightly browned.  Repeat with the second sheet.  Allow the cookies to set up for 5 minutes on the sheet pans before transferring to cooling racks to cool completely.
  6. To make the cream cheese frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese and butter together on medium-high speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.  Add the confectioners’ sugar and stir together on low speed; once the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium-high and beat until smooth and creamy.  Add the vanilla extract and beat just to combine.
  7. When the cookies are completely cooled, spread the frosting on each cookie and decorate with sprinkles, if desired.

Notes

Inspiration: Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies on sallysbakingaddiction.com

  • Category: Cookies

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