Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies – Soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth! Perfect for decorating or enjoying as-is. A treat for any occasion!

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2½ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

Sprinkles

Powdered sugar for dusting

Royal icing or buttercream frosting

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until the dough comes together.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, to help the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, decorate as desired with powdered sugar, sprinkles, or your choice of frosting.

For Extra Softness: Chill the dough before baking to help the cookies hold their shape and achieve a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Perfect Flavor Boost: Add a splash of vanilla or almond extract to enhance the rich, buttery taste of the cookies.

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