Description
These White Velvet Sugar Cookies are soft, tender, and simply melt in your mouth. With a hint of cream cheese, they are perfect for any occasion, especially during the holiday season. Easy to make and delightful to eat, these cookies will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Bake: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until done.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can top these cookies with frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar for a festive touch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
