Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies, featuring a perfect balance of creamy richness and warm cinnamon spice. These easy-to-make cookies are ideal for holiday baking or any time you crave a tender, melt-in-your-mouth treat with a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Rolling Mixture
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which creates the creamy base for the cookies.
- Add Sugar and Beat: Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the bowl and continue beating until the mixture appears lightened and fluffy, providing sweetness and texture.
- Mix in Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the wet mixture, beating until well combined for added flavor and moisture.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spice.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until everything is incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to create the rolling mixture that will coat the cookies and enhance flavor.
- Form and Roll Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Then roll each ball evenly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the cinnamon-sugar coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the tops show a slight crackle, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the best texture.
Notes
- For extra soft cookies, avoid overbaking as residual heat continues cooking after removal from the oven.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can yield puffier, thicker cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- To extend shelf life, freeze the cookies for longer storage and thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
