Using an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese and butter.
Add the granulated sugar and mix well.
Add the egg and the vanilla extract and continue mixing.
Slowly add in the “cake” flour until totally combined.
Spread a piece of plastic wrap large enough to wrap the dough and sprinkle lightly with flour. Add the dough in a ball and wrap tightly.
Refrigerate the dough for a minimum of one hour.
Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit and place parchment paper on a large cookie sheet.
Make ~2 inch round balls with the refrigerated cream cheese cookie dough (TIP: the dough is sticky, sprinkle lightly with flour as you tear of the dough to make the balls) and place on cookie tray about 2 inches apart. They should not spread like other cookies.
Cook for approximately 10 - 12 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. They will appear uncooked by sight on the top - this is normal! Be careful not to over cook!
Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before moving to cool on a cooling tray. Sprinkle lightly with espresso powder.