Description
These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, tender, and bursting with warm cinnamon flavor. Made with a smooth cream cheese and butter base, they offer a delicate texture and delightful sweetness, perfect for a comforting snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the 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
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
- Cream Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and 1 cup sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step ensures a tender texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, creating a smooth, cohesive batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a soft dough forms without overworking it.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, which will give the cookies a delightful sweet and spicy crust.
- Form and Coat Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated to create a flavorful outer layer.
- Arrange Cookies on Baking Sheet: Place the coated cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Gently press each ball to slightly flatten for even baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops turn lightly golden for a perfect tender bite.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they hold their shape and texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened at room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added; overworking can make cookies tough.
- Cookies will be soft when hot but will firm up as they cool; avoid overbaking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- For a more intense cinnamon flavor, sprinkle a little extra cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
