Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Best Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies, a delightful treat that melts in your mouth. These cookies boast a soft, tender texture thanks to the addition of cream cheese, complemented by a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, they are easy to make and incredibly satisfying. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers will find success. Plus, the option to freeze dough or baked cookies means you can enjoy these treats anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- Incorporate the egg, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt; blend well.
- Mix in the flour gradually until fully incorporated.
- Chill the dough for at least one hour to prevent spreading during baking.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl for rolling.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in cinnamon sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–9 minutes until set; cool on racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (22g)
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <0.5g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg