Danielle'S Cream Cheese Cut-Out Cookies Recipe

Name: Danielle'S Cream Cheese Cut-Out Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies; 1 cup salted butter, room temperature; 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (Good quality pure extract is worth it!); 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Royal Icing; 1 tablespoon meringue powder; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons water, lukewarm

Servings: persons

Cookies
1 cup salted butter, room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (Good quality pure extract is worth it!)
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Royal Icing
1 tablespoon meringue powder
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons water, lukewarm

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["Cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar.", "Add the egg and vanilla, mix well.", "Switch beater hooks for dough hooks on your mixer.", "Stir baking power into flour then add to butter mixture. Beat well until flour is incorporate. Scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Take care not to over-mix.", "Divide dough into at least 4 balls and wrap with plastic wrap. Chill in fridge for at least 2 hours. Can also be frozen. Allow to come to fridge temperature before rolling.", "I like to make these on the thick side so the tang of the cream cheese can really be tasted. I roll mine just over 1/4"" thick. Cut out as many cookies as possible from the first ""sheet"" of dough. Gather the scraps and put them back into the plastic wrap. Reserve all scraps for rolling later after they chill again. Put your cookies on a cookie sheet. I have never had a problem using an ungreased sheet. Cookies will not spread so they can be placed very close together.", "OPTIONAL STEP: Put the cookie sheet with your raw cookies into the fridge for about 3 minutes. This keeps the edges very crisp and square. They will not soften and round in the oven.", "Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Bake first batch and set timer for 8 minutes. Check at this point and see if they still look shiny. If so, add 1 more minute. Should not take longer than 10 minutes.", "Let cookies cool and prepare icing. Mix icing ingredients in a small bowl with a spoon. Scrape the sides to incorporate all the sugar.", "Spread icing on cookies with an icing spatula or dip the tines of a serving fork into the icing and drizzle over the cookies. Color and add crunch with decorating sugars."]

1364

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies, 1 cup salted butter, room temperature, 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, 1 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Danielle'S Cream Cheese Cut-Out Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Danielle'S Cream Cheese Cut-Out Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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