Description
These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, cake-like treats featuring a delightful blend of cream cheese and cinnamon in a tender cookie base. Rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked to perfection, they make a perfect holiday dessert or a cozy everyday snack.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Rolling
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure cookies don’t stick.
- Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, providing a rich base for your cookies.
- Add Sugar and Flavorings: Beat in the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, then mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined for enhanced flavor and moisture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spice throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms, ready to be shaped into cookies.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to make the rolling mixture for coating the cookie dough balls.
- Shape and Roll Dough Balls: Scoop out 1-inch sized balls of dough and roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring an even coating for a flavorful crust.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, 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 set and the tops have a slightly cracked appearance, indicating they are done.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storage.
Notes
- These cookies have a soft, cake-like texture and are best stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For a fun twist, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the dough for extra warmth and depth of flavor.
- Consider filling the centers with cinnamon cream cheese frosting for an indulgent surprise.
