These Cookies are DECADENT!

I rarely ever use the word decadent but I can't think of a better way to describe these Vanilla Cream Cheese Cookies. They taste like rich shortbread cookies with an even creamier texture thanks to the cream cheese. The vanilla really brought out the sweetness and they literally melt in your mouth! Perfect treats for my Cookie Friday!

Ingredients: (2 dozen cookies)

1 c (2 sticks) butter, softened

3 oz cream cheese, softened

1 c sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 egg yolks

1 tsp salt

2-1/2 c flour

1 egg white

Prep:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and cream cheese until soft and fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla; and beat until incorporated.

2. Slowly add the salt and flour until all flour has been incorporated and a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or freeze for 30 minutes if you're short on time like me!).

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

4. Lightly flour a working surface. With floured rolling pin, roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out with cookie cutter.

5. Place on prepared baking sheets and brush with egg white. Bake for 10 minutes. Do NOT overbake! Cookies should only be slightly golden on the bottom and still pale on top.