Cheesecake Cookies

These chewy, freezable cheesecake cookies transform pantry staples into a delicious, party-ready dessert.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 95 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1.25 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cup sifted powdered sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine flour, sugar, cream cheese, butter, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until a dough forms.

Step 3

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are very lightly golden brown and tops are just about to turn color, 10 to 14 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.