Cream Cheese Cookies

Step 1

In a large bowl using an electric mixer or in a stand mixer, cream together butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and well-combined.

Step 2

Add egg and vanilla extract and stir to combine.

Step 3

In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

With mixer on low-speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter/cream cheese mixture until completely combined. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl as needed to ensure ingredients are well-combined.

Step 5

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least two hours and up to 5 days.

Step 6

Once dough has chilled and you are about ready to bake your cookies, preheat oven to 350F (175C).

Step 7

Scoop cookie dough by 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized scoop and roll between your palms to form a smooth ball. Roll through granulated sugar (or other topping, if using) and place cookies 2” apart on parchment paper lined baking sheets.

Step 8

Transfer to 350F (175C) preheated oven and bake for 13-14 minutes. Allow to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.