Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! You can make the dough a day in advance and refrigerate it, or bake the cookies and store them in an airtight container for several days.

Can I freeze this recipe?

Absolutely! Once baked, place the cookies in a sealed container and freeze them for up to 3 months.

You can use mascarpone cheese for a similar texture, or a dairy-free cream cheese if you need a dairy-free alternative.

Deliciously soft and chewy cream cheese sugar cookies, perfect for beginners and special occasions.

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Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Combine butter and cream cheese in a bowl and mix until creamy and well-combined.
Add sugar and stir until thoroughly combined.
Stir in egg and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until completely combined.
Transfer dough to a floured surface. Working with half of the dough, form it into a ball and roll it to just under half-inch thick.
Cut into shapes and transfer to baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool completely on baking sheet.
For frosting, mix butter, cream cheese, and vanilla together until well-combined.
Gradually add powdered sugar and stir in cornstarch.
Spread or pipe frosting over cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles if desired.

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.