This recipe for Queso Fresco Sugar Cookies is a real winner. The cookies are super simple to make and taste absolutely delicious. I think the queso fresco in this recipe makes the cookies taste light and fresh. Using cheese is not a new phenomenon in baking, but I encourage people to move away from traditional cream cheese in favor of its lighter Mexican cousin: queso fresco.
Start these cookies by mixing the dry ingredients together. Beat some sugar, butter, and queso fresco together in a bowl. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually incorporate the flour mixture with the wet ingredients. Once your dough is ready, make small balls (approx one tablespoon). Place the cookies on baking sheets and bake.
To make Queso Fresco, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat oven to 350 °F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix 2 ½ cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ a teaspoon of baking powder and ½ a teaspoon of salt.
In a separate bowl, beat 1 ½ cups of sugar, ¾ cup of butter ¾ cup of queso fresco together.
Add one egg to the bowl and beat until combined.
Add one tablespoon of vanilla extract and mix well.
Gradually mix in one cup of flour mixture at a time, until all the ingredients are fully combined.
Roll tablespoonfuls of cookie dough into small balls and place them on baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 9-11 minutes.
Leave the cookies on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Serve these sugar cookies with glasses milk.
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I tried making these Queso Fresco Sugar Cookies and they turned out amazing. My husband couldn't get enough of them. The ingredient combo is so unique, and the cookies are light and fresh. I made them for our anniversary dinner, and they were a big hit. Thank you for this recipe
These cookies were a hit at our party!
These cookies are super delish and easy!
Yum!
Sweet and simple.
Hice estas galletas para una reunión y fueron un gran éxito. La frescura del queso me recordó a las meriendas en casa de mi abuela. Fácil de hacer y mucho sabor. Definitivamente una receta que repetiré.
OMG! These Queso Fresco Sugar Cookies are totally drool-worthy! Made 'em for my hubby's birthday, and they were a huge hit! So light and yum; the queso fresco takes it to another level. Seriously, you gotta try these! #GameChanger
Superb cheese cookies!
Simplicity at its finest. I made these cookies for a family gathering and they vanished in minutes. The queso fresco gives them a unique twist that's refreshing.
These cookies reminded me of my grandma. So good.
Loved making these cookies, delish and easy!
These Queso Fresco Sugar Cookies are just superb! My wife and I made them for our grandkids last weekend, and they were a hit! The texture is light and the cheese gives them a refreshing twist. Can't wait to bake them again!
Lovely! I made these with my wife for our anniversary. The lightness of the queso fresco was a delightful surprise. We enjoyed them while reminiscing about our first date. Such a sweet treat to celebrate love!
These Queso Fresco Sugar Cookies are just awsome! I made them for a small get-together and everyone was impressed. The queso gives them such a light and unique flavor. I never would’ve thought cheese could be this good in cookies. Can’t wait to make them again!
These Queso Fresco Sugar Cookies are simply amazing! I made them for my friend's party and they vanished!
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