Best 2 Cream Cheese Refrigerator Cookies Recipes

Cream cheese refrigerator cookies, also known as cream cheese cookies, are a delightful treat that combines the smooth, creamy texture of cream cheese with the classic flavors of a sugar cookie. These cookies are incredibly easy to make, requiring minimal effort and time. They have a soft, chewy center and slightly crispy edges, making them the perfect balance of textures. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So, let's dive into the world of cream cheese refrigerator cookies and explore the secrets behind their irresistible taste and texture.

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CREAM CHEESE WALNUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

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This recipe from Martha Stewart produces a slice-and-bake cookie with a tight crumb that immediately falls apart into deliciousness in your mouth. Try it! I also think this would work well with other nuts, like pecans. A great cookie recipe for the holiday season. You can make the dough ahead of time and freeze it until you want to use it. Enjoy!

Provided by blucoat

Categories Dessert

Time 1h16m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 -1 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (like kosher salt)
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese (not whipped)
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups walnut halves (1 1/2 cups toasted and coarsely chopped, 1 cup finely chopped)

Steps:

Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
Mix butter and cream cheese on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in sugar and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, and mix until just combined (do not overmix). Mix in toasted walnuts.
Transfer dough to a work surface. Divide in half; shape each half into an 8 1/2-inch long log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log in parchment paper; freeze until firm, about 30 minutes or up to 2 weeks.
Preheat oven to 350 with racks in upper and lower thirds. Unwrap 1 log, and roll in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, coating completely. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Space 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Bake cookies, rotating halfway through, until golden around edges, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Repeat with remaining log and remaining 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 60.4, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 2.4

CREAM CHEESE REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

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These can also be rolled into logs and sliced after the appropriate chilling time. They keep in the freezer for several months.

Provided by byZula

Categories Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 2-3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 well beaten egg
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons buttermilk or 2 tablespoons yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted flour
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder (double acting)
1/2 teaspoon salt
cinnamon sugar, as needed

Steps:

Blend until creamy the butter, sugar and egg. Beat cream cheese into this mixture, mixing in the buttermilk and vanilla also.
Beat in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
After being chilled (a couple of hours or so) this dough may be rolled to paper thinness, cut into shapes and baked.
Sprinkle before baking with sugar and cinnamon. Preheat oven to 350ºF and bake from 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1446.7, Fat 64.7, SaturatedFat 39.5, Cholesterol 275.1, Sodium 1257, Carbohydrate 198, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 101.5, Protein 20.2

Tips:

For the best results, use high-quality cream cheese that is at room temperature.
Make sure to chill the dough before baking for at least 30 minutes. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
If you don't have a cookie scoop, you can use a tablespoon to measure out the dough. Just be sure to roll the dough into balls before placing them on the baking sheet.
Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese refrigerator cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of cookies that are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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