Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Best Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies that are soft, chewy, and packed with cinnamon goodness. Perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz 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 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For Rolling:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture, and place on baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until set. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies stay soft for days and freeze well for up to 2 months.
- For extra cinnamon flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough and rolling sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
