Delicious cream cheese cookies topped with pecan halves and colorful sugar crystals, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
24 Servings
- 250 grams all purpose flour
- 115 grams butter
- 115 grams cream cheese
- 50 grams pecan halves
- 50 grams sugar crystals
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 200 grams white sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Step 3
Add the sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Gradually add the flour, mixing until well combined.
Step 6
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
Step 7
Flatten each ball slightly and sprinkle with sugar crystals.
Step 8
Press a pecan half into the center of each cookie.
Step 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 10
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.