Description
Indulge in the sweet and creamy goodness of these delightful Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies. With a perfect balance of cinnamon spice and velvety cream cheese, these cookies are a family favorite that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
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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
For Rolling:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, beat until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Roll and bake: Roll dough into balls, coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Flatten with glass. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra cinnamon flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
- These cookies freeze well and are great for holiday cookie trays or everyday snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
