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CHEESECAKE COOKIES (UPDATED RECIPE)



his recipe was originally created and shared in 2014. See the original HERE. Looking to fill your chocolate fix? Try our Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies! And be sure to check out the NEW Christmas Cheesecake Cookies version, too!



Cheesecake Cookies are one of my favorite cookie recipes. They are so good! Back when I created them in 2014, I dipped them in chocolate which made them even tastier. This updated version I decided to skip the chocolate and instead give them a nice coating of powdered sugar.

Cheesecake Cookies (Re-do)
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Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutesServings: 44 cookiesAuthor: Kristin

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese room temperature
1/2 cup butter room temperature
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Powdered Sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Beat cream cheese and butter together at high speed until fluffy and smooth; 1-2 minutes. Add sugar to the butter mixture and beat until fully incorporated and fluffy; 1-2 minutes. Beat in the eggs and vanilla; 1 minute.
In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir just until incorporated. Do not over-mix.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart; batter will be sticky. *You can put the batter in the fridge for 10-20 minutes to help it firm up a bit.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-11 minutes. Cookies should be light in color, not browned, and just starting to brown on the bottom. *Length of baking time may vary from oven to oven.
Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar or dip in chocolate once cooled.