Sugar Cookies — Gran Cooks
Dessert

Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies are one of my favorite treats to bake when the grandkids come over, and I think you’ll love how simple they are to make. These little gems have been bringing smiles to our family table for years, and I just know they’ll become a favorite in your kitchen too.

What makes these cookies truly special is the creamy blend of cream cheese and margarine mixed with just a hint of rum flavoring—it gives them such a lovely, sophisticated taste that keeps folks coming back for more. And don’t overlook that touch of Parmesan cheese; it adds a wonderful savory note that makes these cookies stand out from all the rest.

I love serving these at holiday gatherings and special occasions, watching everyone’s faces light up when they take that first bite. There’s something magical about sharing homemade cookies with the people you love most, and these always seem to spark the sweetest memories around our table.

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Sugar Cookies — Gran Cooks

Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies made with cream cheese and Parmesan for an easy, crowd-pleasing treat that's simple to bake from scratch.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 60
Calories 354 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounce Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Regular
  • 0.66666666666667 cup Sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Alcoholic Beverage
  • 2 cup All-Purpose Flour

Instructions
 

  • Combine cream cheese, margarine, 2/3 cup sugar and rum flavoring, mixing until well blended.
  • Add flour; mix well.
  • Chill several hours or overnight.
  • Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in sugar.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten slightly.
  • Bake at 350, 12 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcalProtein: 1.8gFat: 4.1gSaturated Fat: 1.2gSodium: 52mgSugar: 77.1g
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
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