I’m really not sure why, but lately the only thing on my to-make-list is cookies. I usually am not a cookie baker and claim that they don’t turn out like I hope that they should. So I stay away from baking cookies. But in the past few weeks I have made 3-4 different kinds of cookies. I guess I could blame it on the pregnancy…. which has either improved my skills or created an over the top cookie craving!
We have a few different sugar cookies here at Crumbs and Chaos, each with their own personality and purpose. Made with cream cheese, this particular sugar cookie is chewy in the center with a slight crisp on the outside. I also love that this recipe is mixed only with a whisk, no need to break out the mixer! Sugary all around, this is a delicious cookie to add to your go to list.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups FLOUR
- 1/2 teaspoon BAKING SODA
- 1 teaspoon BAKING POWDER
- 1/2 teaspoon SALT
- 1 1/2 cups SUGAR, plus 1/3 cup for rolling
- 2 ounces CREAM CHEESE, cut into pieces
- 6 Tablespoons UNSALTED BUTTER, melted and still warm
- 1/3 cup VEGETABLE OIL
- 1 EGG
- 1 Tablespoon MILK
- 2 teaspoons VANILLA
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or baking mat.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in medium bowl. Set aside.
- Place 1 1/2 cups sugar and cream cheese in large bowl. Pour warm butter over sugar and cream cheese and whisk to combine (some small lumps of cream cheese will remain but will smooth out later). Whisk in oil until incorporated. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; whisk until smooth. Add flour mixture and mix with rubber spatula until soft dough forms.
- Make balls about 2 tablespoons each. Using hands, roll balls in additional 1/3 cup of sugar to coat and evenly space on prepared baking sheet. Using bottom of drinking glass, flatten dough balls until 2 inches in diameter. Sprinkle tops evenly with additional sugar.
- Bake, until edges are set and just beginning to brown, 11-13 minutes, rotating tray after 7 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheets 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire rack and cool to room temperature. Makes approximately 2 dozen cookies. ENJOY!!
Original Source: A Feast for the Eyes
OTHER FAVORITE SUGAR COOKIES:
Red, White & Blue Cookie Dough Dessert Pizza
