Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit: berries, kiwi, banana, mandarin oranges, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix together butter and sugar until well combined. Add egg and extracts; stir until smooth.
- Gradually mix in flour and baking powder until the dough comes together.
- Scoop dough into balls and flatten slightly; refrigerate for 5 minutes before baking.
- Bake cookies for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on racks.
- For frosting, combine room temperature butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost cookies generously and top with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chill the dough to maintain shape while baking. Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother frosting texture. Customize toppings based on seasonal fruits or personal preferences.