Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with these Best Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies. Soft, tender, and coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar blend, these cookies melt in your mouth with each delightful bite. The creamy richness of cream cheese perfectly balances the sweet cinnamon flavor, making them an irresistible choice for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to casual afternoon snacks. With a quick preparation time of just 20 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies effortlessly. Whether you’re serving them alongside coffee or packaging them as thoughtful gifts, these cookies are sure to bring warmth and joy to every gathering.
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
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until incorporated.
- Stir in the egg, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt until blended.
- Gradually mix in the flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Chill dough for one hour before rolling into balls (about 1 inch).
- Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 8–9 minutes until set but not browned; allow cooling before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg