Queso Fresco Sugar Cookies

Queso Fresco Sugar Cookies

I was inspired by other cookie recipes that use cream cheese so I decided to try it with something new – queso fresco! Quite possibly the best sugar cookies I’ve ever had!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
9 mins
Additional Time:
2 mins
Total Time:
31 mins
Yield:
3 dozen
Servings:
36

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup queso fresco, at room temperature
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.

Step 3
Beat sugar, butter, and queso fresco together in a large bowl. Add egg; mix well until combined. Mix in vanilla extract. Slowly mix in flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, until dough is thoroughly combined.

Step 4
Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place 1-inch apart on baking sheets.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until set, 9 to 11 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

108
Calories
5g
Fat
15g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 108
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 6%
Saturated Fat3g 14%
Cholesterol17mg 6%
Sodium110mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate15g 6%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars8g
Protein2g
Calcium22mg 2%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium20mg 0%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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