Description
These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the richness of cream cheese with warm cinnamon flavors. Soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet, these cookies are ideal for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together butter, cream cheese, and 1 cup sugar until light and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Form the Dough: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, roll the cookies in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar instead of plain sugar.
- These cookies stay soft for days when stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
