CREAM CHEESE DELIGHTS

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These cute cherry-topped cookies are as light as air and so easy to make. They're perfect for entertaining or most any time of the year. -Agnes Golian, Garfield Heights, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Halved maraschino cherries or candied cherries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the shortening, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well., Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Top each with a cherry half. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Md Adib
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These cream cheese delights are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling too guilty.


luqman Tanweer
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I love that these cream cheese delights can be made ahead of time.


Esten Allende
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These cream cheese delights are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Abdisalam Ray Official
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I think these cream cheese delights would be even better if they were served with a dollop of whipped cream.


tosha bullard
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These cream cheese delights are a bit too rich for my taste.


Md Rafiqyk
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cream cheese delights turned out really dense and heavy.


Ipuleni Shoombe
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These cream cheese delights are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Rockxi Raju
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I'm not a huge fan of cream cheese, but I actually really enjoyed these cream cheese delights.


Bill Dyar
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These cream cheese delights are a great way to use up leftover cream cheese.


Yvonne Stewart
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These cream cheese delights are so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Leon Bothwell
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I love how easy these cream cheese delights are to make. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Leigh Margaux Pangan
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These cream cheese delights are the perfect treat for any occasion!


Rubab Kiran
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cream cheese delights didn't turn out as expected. They were a little dry and crumbly.


Mia Ortiz
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These cream cheese delights were a little too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Efat Afridi
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to try, and these cream cheese delights definitely fit the bill. They were so simple to make and turned out perfectly.


Narissa Carter
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I made these cream cheese delights for my family and they were a huge success! The kids especially loved them.


Mark Mark
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These cream cheese delights were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.