Indulge in the delightful taste of these soft and creamy sugar cookies! Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter

softened

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese

softened

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

Colored sprinkles or sugar for decoration (optional)

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, around 3-5 minutes.
Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth.
In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Expect a soft but workable dough.
Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, roll them into balls, and space them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
Gently flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass or your fingers. Optionally, sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may be soft but will firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These cookies are soft and creamy, perfect for decorating with your choice of sprinkles.

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