Cutout Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

These Cutout Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are rich, tender, and perfect for any occasion. The addition of cream cheese gives them a delightful tanginess that complements the sweetness of the cookie.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms

Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape them into disks, and wrap in plastic wrap

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper

On a floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness

Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes

Carefully transfer the cutout cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie

Gather the scraps, re-roll the dough, and cut out more cookies

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once the cookies are completely cooled, you can decorate them with icing or colored sugar, if desired

Enjoy your delicious cutout cream cheese sugar cookies