cheese cookie dough

Cheese cookie dough is an intriguing mix of sweet and savory flavors. This dough blends the richness of cream cheese with the buttery goodness of classic cookie ingredients, creating a treat that’s versatile and decadent. Here’s a quick breakdown of how you might craft this

Basic Cheese Cookie Dough Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Optional Add-ins (for flair)

• White chocolate chips
• Crushed pretzels for extra crunch
• Chopped nuts
• A hint of lemon zest

• Instructions

  1. Cream the fats:
     Beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy. Add both sugars and continue mixing until fully combined.
  2. Incorporate wet ingredients:
     Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, ensuring the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Dry ingredients:
     In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  4. Chill time (optional):
     Chill the dough for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight). This helps the flavors meld and prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
  5. Shape and bake:
     Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  6. Cool and enjoy:
     Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.