Description
Indulge in the warm, inviting flavors of the Best Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies. These delightful treats blend creamy, rich cream cheese with aromatic cinnamon, resulting in a cookie that’s irresistibly soft and tender. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet gift for loved ones, these cookies are coated in a sugary cinnamon mixture that enhances their sweet flavor. Easy to make and freezer-friendly, they’re an ideal choice for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon-sugar coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon-sugar coating)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- Incorporate the egg, baking powder, vanilla extract, and kosher salt; mix well.
- Slowly add flour until fully incorporated.
- Chill the dough for about an hour.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls and coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 8–9 minutes until slightly puffed; let cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg