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    Home » Recipes » Cookie Recipes

    Cream Cheese Christmas Cookies with Almond Frosting

    Published: Dec 16, 2019 · Modified: Aug 25, 2022 by Megan Weimer · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    The holidays are here, and we all know what that means! It's cookie season! These cream cheese Christmas sugar cookies with almond frosting are perfect for the holiday season. They are soft and sweet with a creamy, incredibly delicious almond extract icing. Santa won't be able to stop eating them!

    Ah yes, the holiday season has arrived. And in my house, Christmas means cookies! My family makes tons of different fun types of cookies every year for Christmas, but my favorite ones are these cream cheese cutout cookies with almond frosting. These cookies are what gave me two of my greatest food loves: cream cheese and almond. Truly two of the best flavors ever!

    I'm so excited to share this recipe on my blog with you guys. We've been making these cutout cookies practically since I was born. The recipe is in this super old cookbook that my mom has had in our kitchen since the 90s'. I can't remember what the cookbook is called at the moment, but the whole book is a gem. However, we have made this particular recipe so, so many times that feels like it is our own. The cookies are soft and chewy and mild, which makes them the perfect base for a sweet frosting flavored with almond extract. They never, ever last more than a week at our house and are a favorite at holiday gatherings.

    I'm going to keep the introduction short and get right into the recipe! I hope you guys give these cream cheese cookies a try! They are so nostalgic for me and are super, super delicious.

    Recipe via the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

    Cream Cheese Cutout Cookies with Almond Frosting

    Megan Weimer
    Makes about 90 cookies
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 2 hrs
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Calories 170 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup softened butter
    • 1 8oz package cream cheese
    • 1.5 cups sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract
    • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    Almond Frosting

    • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
    • 2 tablespoon softened butter
    • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
    • 4-5 tablespoon milk
    • Food coloring

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixer bowl, combine butter and cream cheese. Beat until well combined.
    • Add sugar; beat until fluffy.
    • Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract and beat well.
    • In a medium bowl, stir together flour and baking powder.
    • Add flour mixture to cream cheese mixture; beat until well mixed.
    • Divide dough in half. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 1.5 hours or until dough is easy to handle.
    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
    • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to ⅛ inch thickness. Cut with desired cookie cutters and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
    • Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 8-10 minutes or until done.
    • Remove onto wired racks and cool.

    Almond Frosting

    • In a small mixer bowl, beat 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons softened butter, and ¼ teaspoon almond extract until smooth.
    • Beat in enough milk (4-5 tablespoons) until of piping consistency. For spreadable icing, add a little more milk.
    • Add in a few drops of desired food coloring. If using multiple colors, separate frosting into different bowls beforehand.
    • Frost and garnish with sugar, nuts, or whatever you desire!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 170kcal
    Keyword christmas cookies, cookies, cream cheese, cutout cookies
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I'd love to know in the comments about what you all think of these cookies once you try them! They are an essential part of my childhood and my family's Christmas every year. It wouldn't be Christmas in our house without them! Also let me know what traditions your family has for the holidays and what kind of cookies you make! Thank you all so much for reading, I'm so grateful for all of you. Cheers and happy holidays!

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