Cream Cheese Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer.

Step 3

Add sugar and beat 1 minute. Add egg and vanilla and mix until combined.

Step 4

In three additions, add baking powder, flour, and salt, and mix to combine.

Step 5

Cover dough and chill 1 hour.

Step 6

Once chilled, dust hands with flour and roll dough into balls between 1-2 inches.

Step 7

Set out on prepared baking sheet 2-inches apart and flatten gently with your fingers.

Step 8

Bake 9-11 minutes. The top should remain pale while the bottoms should be golden.

Step 9

Transfer to a wire rack to cool, then dust with powdered sugar to serve. Enjoy!