Description
Easter Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and cookie goodness, perfect for making your holiday celebrations unforgettable. Enjoy the taste of spring in every bite!
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Unsalted Butter
- Full-Fat Cream Cheese
- Eggs
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Optional Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in softened cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually sift in flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined. Fold in sprinkles if desired.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavored extracts like almond or lemon for a unique twist. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.