Description
These Soft Cream Cheese Cookies with Nutella Glaze are tender, buttery treats with a luscious chocolate-hazelnut topping. Perfectly soft with a subtle tang from cream cheese, these cookies are sure to delight with every bite and are easy to make in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Glaze
- 1 cup Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract into the wet mixture and mix well to blend all flavors thoroughly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies turn lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet or a cooling rack to set their shape.
- Glaze with Nutella: Once cooled, spread a generous layer of Nutella on top of each cookie to create a rich, glossy glaze before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for easier blending.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
- Allow cookies to cool fully before adding Nutella to prevent it from melting too much.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt on the Nutella glaze to balance sweetness.
