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cream cheese cookies

Delicious, soft cookies filled with tangy cream cheese, perfect for anytime treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 9
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup white sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 ounces brick-style cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla in a stand mixer and beat until creamy, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add flour, graham cracker crumbs, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; beat on low until just combined.
  3. Form 9 dough mounds, hollow out centers, and freeze while preparing the filling.
  4. Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating cream cheese and sugar until fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  5. Distribute filling into cookie centers, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F, line baking sheet, and bake cookies for 12 minutes until edges are set.
  7. Cool cookies on sheet for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.