Almond Cream Cheese Cookies
Somewhere between melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies and buttery shortbread lies this delightful almond cream cheese cookies recipe. With a soft, tender texture and a hint of almond flavor, these cookies are perfect for the holidays, a casual coffee break, or as a year-round treat.
If you’re a fan of indulgent sweets that feel light yet decadent, this recipe deserves a spot in your cookie jar! You can add them right alongside these Chocolate Chip Snowballs, Strawberry Snowball Cookies, or these Cherry Snowball Cookies. You can’t go wrong with any of them.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich and Creamy Flavor: Thanks to cream cheese and almond extract, these cookies feature a luscious almond richness that pairs beautifully with their melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether you’re baking for the holidays or just need a quick cookie fix, these almond cream cheese cookies never disappoint.
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
To create these buttery cookies, you’ll need baking staples like butter, flour, sugar, and cream cheese. The cream cheese adds a creamy richness to the dough while the almond extract gives the cookies a distinctive and memorable flavor.
Variations
- Vanilla Twist: Swap out half the almond extract for vanilla extract for a milder taste with a hint of sweetness.
- Nutty Surprise: Roll the dough balls in crushed almonds or pecans before baking for added crunch and texture.
- Gluten-Free Alternative: Use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend to make a gluten-friendly version that retains the same tender texture.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- In a large bowl, place the cream cheese and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the butter and beat until butter lightens in color. Mix in the sugar and beat some more. Add eggs and vanilla and almond extracts and continue to mix.
- Add in the flour, baking powder and salt and mix until well combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop dough onto a cookie pan and place in the oven for 9-11 minutes, just until the edges turn a little bit golden on the bottom.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan for 1 minute before rolling the cookies in powdered sugar. Place on a cooling rack and let cool completely.
Expert Tips
- Measure Flour Carefully: Too much flour can make the cookies dense. Use the spoon-and-level technique for perfect results.
- Powdered Sugar Coating: For a thicker, more festive sugar layer, coat the cookies twice—once when warm and again after cooling.
- Store Properly: Keep your cookies soft by storing them in an airtight container with a piece of bread to retain moisture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this almond cream cheese recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Absolutely! Roll the dough into balls and freeze them on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a zip-top bag. Bake directly from the freezer, adding an extra minute to the bake time.
When stored in an airtight container, these cookies remain soft and delicious for up to a week.
ou can substitute vanilla extract, orange extract, or even lemon extract if you’re looking for a different flavor twist.
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📖Recipe
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Almond Cream Cheese Cookies
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Cookie scoop
- Cookie sheet
- cooling rack
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 3 ½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- *powdered sugar for rolling cookies in
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, place the cream cheese and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the butter and beat until butter lightens in color. Add in the sugar and beat some more.
- Add eggs and vanilla and almond extracts and continue to mix.
- Add in the flour, baking powder and salt and mix until well combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop dough onto a cookie pan and place in the oven for 9-11 minutes, just until the edges turn a little bit golden on the bottom.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan for 1 minute before rolling the cookies in powdered sugar.
- Place on a cooling rack and let cool completely.
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
