Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

For the Cookies:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

For Decorating (Optional):

Sprinkles

Powdered sugar for dusting

Royal icing or buttercream frosting

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cream the Butter, Cream Cheese & Sugar:

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until the dough comes together.

3. Chill the Dough:

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight). This helps the cookies keep their shape when baking …