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Goat Cheese Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these unique Goat Cheese Sugar Cookies, blending creamy goat cheese with the classic sweetness of sugar cookies. Enhanced with a subtle hint of maple syrup and crunchy pecans, these cookies offer a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors with a tender, slightly crumbly texture.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 and ¼ cups (150g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ounces (57g) goat cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoons (30mL) pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • ¼ cup (30g) finely chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking. Set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and salt throughout the dough. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter, Sugar, and Goat Cheese: Using a handheld mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the softened goat cheese and beat again until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed for an even consistency.
  4. Add Wet Flavorings: Mix in the pure maple syrup, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until the wet ingredients are smoothly incorporated into the creamed mixture.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Pecans: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix gently until a soft dough forms. Then, fold in the finely chopped pecans using a spatula to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
  6. Shape Cookies: Using a #50 cookie scoop or spoon, gently roll the dough into balls. The dough should be soft yet workable. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for spreading.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-11 minutes or until the cookies are set and slightly cracked on top. Note that the cookies will puff up during baking but may deflate slightly as they cool.
  8. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 3 minutes to set further, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to prevent sogginess.
  9. Storage and Freezing: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. You can freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months. For dough, refrigerate rolled dough balls until firm, then freeze for up to 2 months. When baking frozen dough balls, add 1-2 minutes to the baking time for best results.

Notes

  • Dough is soft but workable; chilling dough balls can make handling easier.
  • Cookies will puff up during baking but will deflate as they cool, resulting in a tender texture.
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes to ensure even baking.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • Freezing dough and baked cookies extends shelf life; adjust baking time slightly for frozen dough.

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