Question 1

What does adding cream cheese to cookies do?

Accepted Answer

Not only does it help soften your cookies by adding more fat, but it also sweetens them. I have tried replacing half of the butter in my other cookie recipes with cream cheese to see if it made a difference, and I loved it. They were so much creamier and moister with a richness like you would not believe. And that is what it does to these cookies. If you were to use butter without the cream cheese in this recipe, it would be good but not as creamy and rich as it is with the cream cheese. And the thickness it adds is another bonus.

Question 2

Why are my cookies still doughy in the middle?

Accepted Answer

The most common reason for this is that they need more time in the oven. Although I baked mine for eight to nine minutes, some ovens do not cook at the same temperatures as others. That is why it is good to have an oven thermometer. Get one to see if yours is cooking at the correct temperature. In the meantime, put those cookies back in for a few more minutes and see if they improve. If not, it may be that they did not have enough flour.

Question 3

What is the difference between these and snickerdoodles?

Accepted Answer

The main difference between these cookies and snickerdoodles is that my cookies have cream cheese. And that is a big difference. It gives these cookies their creamy and rich taste and extra softness. That said, snickerdoodles have cream of tartar in them, giving them their signature tangy flavor. Also, I use baking powder instead of baking soda.

Question 4

Why are my cookies lumpy?

Accepted Answer

Did you ensure all ingredients were warmed to room temperature before you began? If any of your ingredients were cold, especially the cream cheese or butter, it would be difficult to cream them without getting lumps. Even if you beat them with a stand mixer, you may have lumps if your ingredients are cold. It is best to ensure that all ingredients are warmed to room temperature first to get a smooth and creamy batter.

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