Cream Cheese Christmas Cookies

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My cookie for this challenge is Christmas Cream Cheese Cookies.  Adding cream cheese and refrigerating overnight takes a little time but these moist, yummy cookies are totally worth it!  Make dough ahead of time and bake the next day to fill your home with an amazing aroma.

 

I rolled 2 rolls of cookie dough in red sugar and 2 in green.  A variation would be to mixed the two colors together for a colorful mixed edge.  While one sheet was in the oven I prepared the next one. I used chopped pecans on top, and they added a wonderful toasted nut flavor. You can also use a pecan half to decorate the top. Be sure to press pecans in dough firmly.  The sugar caramelizes a little and adds an extra dimension of flavor and crunch. They have a great flavor and look festive on the cookie tray. Be careful not to over bake them – – very lightly browned is perfect for a slightly chewy, cheesecake taste. Ovens vary in heat and I would begin watching closely at 10 minutes.

 

 

Christmas Cream Cheese Cookies

Use organic when available, makes approximately 60

Ingredients

 

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1  8 oz. package of cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon real vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup  chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup red sugar
  • 1/2 cup green sugar
  • 1 cup pecans chopped or halves

 

 

 

 

Directions

 

  1. Cream together the butter and cream cheese
  2. Add sugar and vanilla
  3. Beat until light and fluffy
  4. Combine the flour and salt
  5. Gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until well blended
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  7. Cover bowl refrigerate for 15 minutes
  8. On four sheets of aluminum foil, shape dough into 4 six inch rolls, 1 1/2 inches in diameter
  9. Wrap each roll tightly in foil and refrigerate over night
  10. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C)
  11. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or foil
  12. Remove rolls of dough from refrigerator one at a time
  13. Coat each roll with red or green sugar
  14. Cut dough into 1/4 inch slices
  15. Place on prepared cookie sheets
  16. Press chopped pecans or a pecan half on tops
  17. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until bottom of cookie is lightly browned when lifted
  18. Remove and cool
  19. Enjoy!

 

 

 

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Carol

I was raised in Tennessee but have lived in Florida for many years. Love my small home in the Tampa Bay area and its developing garden. My decorating style is eclectic - some vintage, some cottage, all with a modern flair. Pursuing a healthier lifestyle. Spent many years in social services but am happily retired.

12 thoughts to “Cream Cheese Christmas Cookies”

  1. I love how the edges are red a green, so pretty! I bet they are tasty, too! Merry Christmas! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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