Description
Irresistible cream cheese meltaway cookies promise a delicate dance of buttery sweetness that melts effortlessly on your palate. Rich, tender rounds of pure comfort bring classic baking joy straight to your cookie plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) softened butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) softened cream cheese
- 1 cup (120 grams) flour
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) cornstarch
Sweeteners:
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons (12.5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment at 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to ensure even baking and prevent sticking.
- Combine softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract in a mixer bowl. Blend on medium speed until the mixture transforms into a smooth, homogeneous texture, approximately 2 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly until fully integrated and achieving a consistent composition.
- In a separate mixing bowl, gently whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Carefully fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, blending until the dough becomes cohesive and naturally separates from the mixer bowl’s sides.
- Deposit rounded dough portions onto prepared baking sheets, using a powdered sugar-coated glass bottom to delicately flatten each cookie.
- Position cookies in the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until set but not browned. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for initial cooling before transferring to a wire rack.
- Craft the frosting by whipping cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky consistency. Progressively add powdered sugar, continuing to blend until the frosting becomes light and airy.
- Once cookies have completely cooled, generously spread frosting across each cookie surface. Optional: Embellish with decorative sprinkles for added visual appeal.
Notes
- Soften dairy ingredients at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before starting to ensure smooth, creamy mixing and perfect texture.
- Use high-quality cream cheese with minimal water content to prevent excess moisture in cookie dough and maintain ideal consistency.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute all-purpose flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, keeping cornstarch measurement identical.
- Chill dough for 15-20 minutes before shaping if mixture feels too soft, helping cookies maintain structured shape during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg