CREAM CHEESE DELIGHTS

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These cute cherry-topped cookies are as light as air and so easy to make. They're perfect for entertaining or most any time of the year. -Agnes Golian, Garfield Heights, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Halved maraschino cherries or candied cherries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the shortening, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well., Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Top each with a cherry half. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Layla Wallis
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes. These cream cheese delights look like they fit the bill.


Summy Summy
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These cream cheese delights look amazing! I can't wait to try them.


Abdi salam Mohamed
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I made these cream cheese delights for my family and they loved them! They're so creamy and delicious.


Emmanuel Amo-Darkwa (TJ Storm)
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These cream cheese delights are always a hit at my parties. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Mark O'Leary
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I'm definitely going to try making these cream cheese delights. They look so good!


Ssnij Pangyani
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These cream cheese delights are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Gaurati Rai
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I love the combination of sweet and tangy in these cream cheese delights.


Janet Carra
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These are my go-to recipe for any party or potluck. They're always a hit and they're so easy to make.


Maha Malik
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Yum!


Dawa Dem
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These cream cheese delights are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


alikay Kelly
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I've made these cream cheese delights several times now and they always turn out perfect. You can’t beat the creamy and tangy flavor!


Shella Perez
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These cream cheese delights were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.