Description
These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, buttery delights rolled in cinnamon sugar for a perfect balance of sweet and spice. Easy to make and quick to bake, they combine the richness of cream cheese with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for holiday treats or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed just until combined to avoid flour forming in the powdered sugar.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, baking powder, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix just until all ingredients are incorporated, careful not to overmix which can toughen the cookies.
- Incorporate the Flour: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookie texture tender. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour to chill and firm up for easier handling.
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Form and Coat Dough Balls: Scoop the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball between your hands to smooth the surface. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture, then space them at least 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes until just set and edges are firm, but centers are still slightly soft. Avoid over-baking to maintain a soft, chewy texture.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving, allowing them to set properly and achieve optimal texture.
Notes
- For best results, ensure butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature before beginning.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and enhances flavor.
- Bake cookies just until set to maintain softness — they will firm up as they cool.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
