Philadelphia Cream Cheese Vanilla Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
4 oz (115 g) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
(Optional: ½ cup white chocolate chips or a dusting of powdered sugar for decoration)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream together the butter, Philadelphia cream cheese, and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Whisk dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Scoop dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between.
6. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon or your palm.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
