Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 jar (about 1/4 cup) Italian cream cheese or spreadable cream cheese (such as Philadelphia Cream Cheese)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the dry ingredients gradually, until just combined.
- Add the Italian cream cheese and mix well until the dough is smooth and creamy.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoon onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie for expansion.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (Per cookie, based on average ingredients)
- Calories: Approx. 200 calories per cookie (depending on the exact ingredients used)
- Fat: Approx. 10 grams (of which saturated fat is approx. 6 grams)
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 28 grams
- Protein: Approx. 3 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- These cookies are a combination of cake and cookie textures, offering a unique and delicious experience.
- The Italian cream cheese gives the cookies a rich and creamy flavor that is popular among American palates.
- The cookies are soft, moist, and have a tender crumble.
User Comments:
- "These cookies were amazing! The combination of flavors was spot on, and they were so easy to make." - John Doe
- "I love the creamy texture of these cookies. They were a hit with my family." - Jane Smith
- "These cookies were a big hit at my party! The flavor was unique and everyone loved them." - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use softened butter and not melted butter for best results.
- The dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days if you want to make the cookies ahead of time.
- Adjust the baking time according to your oven's calibration to ensure the cookies are not over or undercooked.
