Cream Cheese Cookies I

Name: Cream Cheese Cookies I
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg yolk; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2.5 cups all-purpose flour

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These cookies are delicate when made with a press, or hardy when dropped by spoonfuls. I fill centers of press cookies with preserves or a chocolate chip for added variety.

Recipe by Robin

Updated on July 14, 2022

10

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

72

Yield:

6 dozen

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Stir in flour until well blended. Drop dough by spoonfuls or use a cookie press to place onto prepared cookie sheets. If using floral cookie press design, make an indentation in the center with a thimble, fill with preserves, or press candy into center.
Bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven. Cookies should be pale.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

54	Calories
3g	Fat
6g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 72
Calories 54
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 22mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g
Calcium 3mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 7mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.