Description
Indulge in the delightful world of sugar cookies with this Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookie Recipe! These cookies are incredibly soft and flavorful, thanks to a secret ingredient: cream cheese. With no chilling required, you can whip these up in just 25 minutes, making them perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to holiday gatherings. They hold their shape beautifully when baked, allowing for endless decoration possibilities. Topped with a creamy sour cream icing, these cookies are not only pleasing to the eye but also irresistible to the taste buds. Whether you’re using festive cookie cutters or enjoying them plain, this recipe guarantees deliciously soft treats that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cold unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually blend into the wet mixture.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thick; cut with cookie cutters.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 12–14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg