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Easy Eggless Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These Easy Eggless Soft Sugar Cookies are tender, buttery, and delightfully soft. Made without eggs and featuring cream cheese for added moisture, they offer a fluffy texture and subtle vanilla flavor. Perfect for anyone craving classic sugar cookies without the eggs, this recipe is simple, quick, and guaranteed to be a family favorite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (9 g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (2 g) salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (174 g – 6 oz) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 oz (112 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 teaspoons (15 ml) pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until the mixture is light in color and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
  3. Add Cream Cheese and Vanilla: Add the softened cream cheese and pure vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender cookie texture.
  5. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour. It can be refrigerated for up to 2 days if needed, allowing the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  7. Shape Cookies: Roll the chilled dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheet. Gently press each ball down with the palm of your hand to form a 1/4-inch thick cookie.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are very lightly colored on the top and edges. The cookies should still be soft when removed from the oven.
  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling step helps them set perfectly soft and tender.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to ensure the cookies remain soft and tender.
  • The chilling step is essential for shaping and achieving the best texture.
  • Cookie size can be adjusted; baking time may vary slightly depending on size.
  • You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • For a firmer cookie, bake an additional 1-2 minutes but watch closely to avoid drying out.

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