Description
These eggless sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet. They are easy to make and great for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature (2 sticks)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (343 grams)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
For Rolling
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Cream Together Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Cream Cheese and Flavorings: Add cream cheese, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and milk. Mix until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until the dough comes together.
- Chill and Roll: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Roll dough into balls, then roll in sugar.
- Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- You can customize these cookies by adding sprinkles, frosting, or different extracts for flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg