I love everything with cream cheese from Carrot Cake to Red Velvet Cupcakes and Homemade Red Velvet Cake so it will come as no surprise that I am OBSESSED with these cookies. So soft, like clouds and the flavor is just on point, not too sweet, just right with lovely notes of cream cheese and vanilla.
Pro Tips for this recipe
- Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most common mistake. The best, and easiest way to measure flour is by using a scale. If you don’t have one then fluff your flour with a spoon, sprinkle it into your measuring cup, and use a knife to level it off.
- Scrape the bowl down before beating the dry mixture in, you want a nice homogenous mixture without beating for too long.
- These balls of dough will be sticky but worth it! Dampen your hands before rolling and take a wash up break if they get too caked with cookie batter.
- You can dust cookies with powdered sugar after baking or drizzle lightly with melted white chocolate for a bit of visual interest.
Do they need to be refrigerated?
This type of cookie can be stored in a sealed container at room temperature for two days. Things with lots of cream cheese like cheesecakes and baked goods with cream cheese frosting should definitely be refrigerated.
Cream Cheese Cookies
FAQ
Can cream cheese be used instead of butter in baking?
What can I substitute for butter in cookies?
Can I use cream instead of butter in cookies?
Can I use cream cheese instead of butter in cookies?
Cream cheese will work instead of butter in most cookie recipes! You can even sub in some cream cheese in pie crusts. I would recommend a subbing in half of the butter for cream cheese but in a pinch you can do a full swap out. Keep an eye on the oven as bake times will differ. If you love this recipe try these out!
What are the best substitutes for butter?
The substitute that you might want to use depends on what you are using butter for. In baking you can use any fat such as olive oil, nut butters, or even avocados. In baking you can also substitute non-fats for butter such as Greek yogurt, mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, or even applesauce. For replacing butter as a spread, you can use any fat, hummus, avocado, nut butter, or cheese. For cooking, canola oil can be a great sub, or avocado oil is also good because it has a high smoke point.
Can I substitute cream cheese for butter in chocolate chip cookies?
An equal amount of cream cheese may be substituted for butter in any favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. (1/2 cup butter will equal 1/2 cup cream cheese). If desired, a combination of butter and cream cheese may be used together to keep a buttery flavor as long as the the total amount is equal to the amount of butter in the original recipe.
Is cream cheese a good substitute for butter?
Cream Cheese in baking also doesn’t spread as much as butter, which is it is a nice addition (or substitution) for cookies where you are looking to get a really thick cookie. They can end up a little more “cakey” than an all-butter cookie, which, again, is why I love the combo of butter and cream cheese!