Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of cinnamon and cream cheese with these soft and delightful Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies. These cookies are a wonderful treat for any occasion, whether it’s a holiday gathering or simply a sweet craving.
Ingredients
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Main 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
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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 the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Coat and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture, place on baking sheets, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies stay soft for days and can be frozen before or after baking.
- Try adding a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
