Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g) salted butter
- 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) almond extract
- 2¾ cups (380 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- 4 ounces (113.4 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
- 1¾ cup (210 g) powdered sugar
- fresh fruit for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract, mixing on low until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Gradually mix in the baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour until combined.
- Using a ¼ cup cookie scoop, portion out large balls of dough and place 6-7 on each baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 11-14 minutes until they are lightly golden around the edges and crackled on top, being careful not to overbake.
- In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese and salted butter until smooth. Mix in the vanilla, pinch of salt, and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Once the cookies have cooled, frost each one with the cream cheese mixture and top with diced fresh fruit.
Notes
Ensure cookies are cooled completely before adding frosting to prevent it from melting.
Choose seasonal fresh fruits for topping to enhance flavor and appeal.
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg