Ingredients
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- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- Cherry for topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and egg until fluffy, then gradually incorporate dry ingredients.
- Divide dough in half; flatten each into discs and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Remove from refrigerator, roll out each disc, and cut into circles.
- Scoop a small amount of cream cheese filling onto the center of each cookie.
- Fold and seal the edges, then bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Allow to cool, then top with a cherry and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for easier handling and better cookie shape.
- Use fresh cream cheese for a smoother filling.
- Decorate with colorful cherries for a festive look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
