Description
Indulge in the Best Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies, where soft, tender cookies meet a warm cinnamon sugar coating. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy family night at home. The combination of cream cheese creates a melt-in-your-mouth texture that is simply irresistible. Plus, with an easy preparation process and comforting flavors, these cookies are destined to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until incorporated. Add the egg, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt; mix well.
- Slowly incorporate flour until combined, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Chill the dough for at least an hour to prevent spreading during baking.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for coating.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 8–9 minutes until just set; cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg