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cream cheese wafers

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lisa Foote
Castle Pines, CO

This is my Mom's recipe that was handed down from my Grandma. We usually made this at Christmas but they are a wonderful light thin cookie that can be used for any occasion.

(2 ratings)
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cream cheese wafers

  • 3 oz
    cream cheese
  • 1/2 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    flour, all purpose

How To Make cream cheese wafers

  • 1
    Mix cream cheese, butter and sugar until well blended.
  • 2
    Add flour in small amounts until incorporated.
  • 3
    On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into a roll approx 2 inches in diameter.
  • 4
    Wrap in wax paper and then plastic wrap and chill over night or until very cold. Slice thin with sharp knife and place onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake 10-15 minutes, watch closely after 10 minutes to avoid overbaking. Cookies are done when edges are lightly browned.
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