Soft Peppermint Cream Cheese (Printable)

Tender, melt-in-mouth cookies flavored with peppermint and cream cheese, made quickly with minimal ingredients.

# What Goes In:

→ Base

01 - 1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar

→ Flavor

04 - 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract

→ Dry

05 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
03 - Incorporate the granulated sugar and peppermint extract; beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
04 - Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions and roll into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
06 - Gently press each dough ball to slightly flatten.
07 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking.
08 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Only five simple ingredients with no chilling required
  • Tender texture with a cool peppermint burst
  • Quick and easy to prepare and bake
  • Perfect soft centers with subtly firm edges
  • Vegetarian-friendly and ideal for festive occasions
02 -
  • Use softened butter and cream cheese at room temperature for best creaming results.
  • Do not overmix once flour is added to prevent tough cookies.
  • Space cookie dough balls well to allow gentle spreading.
  • Bake until edges are set but centers remain soft to maintain tenderness.
  • Cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to avoid breaking.
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