Best 7 Cream Cheese Shortbread Cookies Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful treat that combines the richness of cream cheese with the classic taste of shortbread cookies? Look no further! In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating the perfect cream cheese shortbread cookies. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you'll be able to bake these delectable cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHORTBREAD COOKIE RECIPE



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Bake these easy-to-make buttery Shortbread Cookies Recipe. For our Shortbread Cookie Recipe, shape dough into balls, bake & sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield About 7 doz. cookies or 28 servings, about 3 cookies each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour, beating until well blended after each addition.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place, 2 inches apart, on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake 15 min. or until bottoms of cookies are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 105 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 2 g

CREAM CHEESE CUTOUTS



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Decorating cookies always puts me in a happy mood. Cookies from this recipe don't rise a lot or lose their shape. -Julie Dawson, Galena, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FROSTING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
Food coloring, optional
Assorted sprinkles or candies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, 1-2 hours or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 7-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. If desired, add food coloring. Decorate cookies with frosting and sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CREAM CHEESE COOKIES



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Make and share this Cream Cheese Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 36-40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F 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 onto cookie sheet (or use a cookie press). If desired, make an indentation in the center with your thumb or other object; fill with preserves, or press candy into center.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven.
  • Cookies should be pale.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 53.1, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5.7, Protein 1.2

CREAM CHEESE COOKIES I



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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.

Provided by Robin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 54.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 21.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CREAM CHEESE SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Cheese     Dessert     Quick & Easy

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 stick softened butter
3 ounces softened cream cheese
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup flour

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 325. cream butter and cheese. add vanilla. stir in flour and sugar. Roll into balls and flatten with a glass. can also be used in a cookie press. You can decorate with sprinkling with sugar. Bake for 18 minutes. cookies will be pale.

PECAN-CREAM CHEESE SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Whip up a batch of these Pecan-Cream Cheese Shortbread Cookies for the holidays. These pecan-studded cookies are sweet, crunchy and festive.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 21 servings, 2 cookies each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter, softened
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
2 cups flour
3/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Beat butter, cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour, mixing well after each addition. Add nuts; mix well.
  • Roll dough into 42 (1-inch) balls. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Use bottom of small glass dipped in remaining granulated sugar to press balls into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
  • Bake 8 to 10 min. or until bottoms are golden brown. Cool 1 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 55 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

CHEDDAR SHORTBREAD



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This savory shortbread is nice served along side a cheese and fruit platter for something different. I double the recipe. These go fast. Amount depends on what size you cut the cookies.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 1/4 cups flour

Steps:

  • Combine butter, mustard, and pepper in food processor, and whirl to combine. Add cheese and whirl again to mix.
  • Add flour and pulse just until blended.
  • Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface, to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with desired small cookie cutter and transfer to cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned on the bottom.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese that is full-fat and free of additives.
  • Make sure the butter is cold and cubed before adding it to the dough.
  • Work the dough quickly and gently to avoid overworking it.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent it from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese shortbread cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich, buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying dessert, give these cream cheese shortbread cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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