Sugar cookies are the perfect base to build a creative dessert. Their flavor is sweet enough to enjoy on its own but simple enough to benefit from all kinds of enhancements — such as a dash of ...
Cream cheese has a high fat content and, in addition to imparting flavor, the fat ensures that the flour doesn’t absorb too much water while baking, which results in a softer, airier cookie texture.
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