RCI-BR.005.0223.001
Cream Cheese Cookies
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Legmen Estate in Jacksonville, Texas in 1991.
Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total50 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- ½ cup
- 3 ounces
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- ½ cup
Method
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Combine the softened cream cheese and butter in a bowl, then beat together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
3
Add the sugar to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined and creamy.
4
Gradually stir in the flour until a dough forms, making sure no dry flour remains.
5
Fold the finely chopped pecans into the dough until evenly distributed throughout.
6
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7
Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.
12 minutes
8
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.