Description
Soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced, these Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are a dream come true for any sweet craving. Easy to make and impossible to resist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt
- 2 teaspoons (4g) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat completely.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and cookies are set.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened to achieve the best dough consistency.
- Do Not Overmix: Overmixing can lead to tough cookies; mix until just combined.
- Watch Baking Time: Cookies are best when slightly soft in the center; overbaking will dry them out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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