Cherry Chip Cookies

 have been baked, let them cool completely. Place the cooled cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and place them in the freezer for 1-2 hours. Remove from the freezer and store in a freezer-safe container for 3-4 weeks.

To freeze the dough, place the balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 1-2 hours, or until the dough balls are completely frozen. Once frozen, transfer the dough to freezer-safe zipper bags. When ready to bake, simply bake as many of the cookies as you need from frozen. You may need to increase the baking time by 1-2 minutes.

Ingredients

▢1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature▢1 large egg, room temperature▢1 package (17.5 ounces) sugar cookie mix▢1 cup cherry baking chips*

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and mix on medium until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Slowly add the sugar cookie mix to the bowl, and continue to mix on medium until all ingredients are incorporated.

Gently fold in the cherry chips.

Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, add the dough to the lined baking sheet, leaving 2 inches on each side to allow for spreading.

Bake 8-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Allow the cookies to cool slightly before serving.