Easy Cream Cheese Meltaways

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  <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><meta itemprop="name" content="Karla Garrison"><meta itemprop="url" content="https://www.karlagarrison.com/"></span><br>

                  

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  <br><div><span itemprop="description">Delicate and melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese meltaways are a delightful treat. These cookies have a rich cream cheese and butter base, making them irresistibly tender. Coated in a light layer of powdered sugar, they are perfect for any occasion.<br></span></div>

  <br><span class="recipe-schema-ingredients"><h3>Ingredients:</h3></span>

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      <li><span itemprop="ingredients">8 oz cream cheese, softened</span></li>

   <li><span itemprop="ingredients">1 cup unsalted butter, softened</span></li>

   <li><span itemprop="ingredients">1/2 cup granulated sugar</span></li>

   <li><span itemprop="ingredients">2 cups all-purpose flour</span></li>

   <li><span itemprop="ingredients">1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></li>

   <li><span itemprop="ingredients">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></li>

   <li><span itemprop="ingredients">1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating</span></li>

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  <h3>Instructions:</h3>

     <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and well combined</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Add the granulated sugar and continue to mix until light and fluffy</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Gradually add the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and salt</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Mix until a soft dough forms</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a log about 1</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">5 inches in diameter</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Slice the chilled dough logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Once the cookies are completely cooled, roll them in powdered sugar to coat</span></p>

   <p><span itemprop="recipeInstructions">Store the Cream Cheese Meltaways in an airtight container at room temperature</span></p>

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