Christmas Cheesecake Cookies
Delightful festive cookies with a rich cream cheese and peppermint flavor, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it’s at room temperature.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Red and green food coloring For festive colors.
For the Toppings
- Chocolate chips or crushed candy canes Optional for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and unsalted butter. Beat until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually mix in granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Sift in all-purpose flour, then add vanilla and peppermint extract. Stir until combined into a soft dough.
- Divide the dough into two parts; color one half red and the other half green with food coloring.
Baking
- Drop alternating spoonfuls of red and green dough on a lined baking sheet, then swirl slightly with a toothpick.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Optional: add toppings like chocolate chips or crushed candy canes.
- Enjoy your festive cookies!
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Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and don’t overmix. Store in an airtight container. The dough can be chilled if too soft.