Description
These Best Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, flavorful treats that are perfect for the holiday season. The creamy texture from the cream cheese keeps them moist and delicious. Coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, these cookies are a delightful addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Rolling:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla; mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Roll the dough: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Shape tablespoon-sized dough into balls, coat in the sugar-cinnamon mixture, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies stay soft due to the cream cheese content.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a festive touch, add nutmeg or a cream cheese glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
