Description
Deliciously soft and chewy butter cookies perfect for Christmas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese.
- Add in the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For added flavor, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: christmas ooey gooey butter cookies