Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat. Combining the richness of cream cheese and butter with a warm cinnamon sugar coating, these cookies offer a tender texture and a subtle spice that melts in your mouth with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a rich base for the cookies.
- Add Sugar: Incorporate 1 cup granulated sugar into the butter and cream cheese mixture and beat until light and fluffy, which helps achieve a tender cookie texture.
- Mix Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and blend well until combined to add moisture and flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon thoroughly to evenly distribute the leavening and spice.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until you form a soft dough that holds together well.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for rolling the cookies.
- Shape and Roll: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each into a ball. Then roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet with about 2 inches of space between each to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked but still soft inside.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of maple extract to the dough.
- Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes before baking to help create puffier cookies.
- Use parchment paper to ensure easy removal and even baking.
- Make sure butter and cream cheese are softened at room temperature for smooth mixing.
