Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies, featuring a perfect blend of cinnamon spice and creamy richness. These bakery-style treats are easy to bake, with a tender texture thanks to cream cheese, making them perfect for dessert or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy cleanup.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
- Cream butter and cream cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, creating a light base for the dough.
- Add sugar, egg, and vanilla: Add granulated sugar to the creamed mixture and continue beating until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until thoroughly incorporated.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms to avoid overworking the dough.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar coating: In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to create the rolling mixture for the dough balls.
- Form and coat dough balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking. Gently flatten each ball slightly with your hand.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set, indicating the cookies are done.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the cookies firm up nicely without crumbling.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or a little extra cinnamon to the dough.
- These cookies stay soft because of the cream cheese and are best stored in an airtight container for up to four days.
