Cream Cheese Christmas Cookies
Delightfully festive and melt-in-your-mouth, these cream cheese cookies, adorned with vibrant red and green crystals, bring a touch of holiday magic to every bite. The buttery, slightly tangy dough is studded with pecans and topped with a crunchy pecan half for a truly special Christmas treat.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
11 g
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Cholesterol
12 mg
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Fiber
0 g
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Protein
1 g
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Saturated Fat
3 g
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Sodium
52 mg
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Sugar
4 g
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Fat
7 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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5 mins
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
02 Step
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2 mins
Gradually add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract; continue to beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined. (2 minutes)
03 Step
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5 mins
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, beating on low speed until just combined. Stir in the chopped pecans. (5 minutes)
04 Step
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15 mins
Divide the dough into four equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, shape each portion into a 6-inch log, approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 6 hours). (15 minutes)
05 Step
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10 mins
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. (10 minutes)
06 Step
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5 mins
Remove one roll of dough from the refrigerator at a time. Unwrap the dough and roll it in either red or green sugar crystals, ensuring it's evenly coated. (5 minutes)
07 Step
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10 mins
Using a sharp knife, slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie. (10 minutes)
08 Step
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5 mins
Gently press a pecan half onto the center of each cookie. (5 minutes)
09 Step
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18 mins
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden brown when lifted with a spatula. (18 minutes)
10 Step
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10 mins
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
For best results, ensure your butter and cream cheese are fully softened before creaming them together.
If the dough becomes too soft while working with it, return it to the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm up.
Don't overbake the cookies! They should be lightly golden on the bottom, but still soft in the center.
Feel free to experiment with other festive sprinkles or finely chopped nuts for coating the dough.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.4/ 5 ( 175 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Tiana Nienow
May 27, 2025I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. The cream cheese adds such a nice tang.
Vilma Stokes
Mar 16, 2025My dough was a little soft, but chilling it longer helped. Great recipe!
Major Murray
Feb 28, 2024These are now a Christmas tradition in our family! Thanks for sharing!
Chasity Hane
Apr 15, 2023These cookies were a huge hit at my Christmas party! Everyone loved the festive colors and the delicious taste.