Description
These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with warm cinnamon flavor. Made with cream cheese and butter, they have a rich, tender texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert, these cookies combine the classic flavors of cinnamon and vanilla in a deliciously comforting way.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Rolling
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, softened cream cheese, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes a couple of minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, creating a smooth, creamy base for your dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. This separate mixing ensures the leavening and spices are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring carefully until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape and Roll Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Then roll the dough balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated for a sweet, spicy exterior.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading while baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked but still soft inside.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of cardamom to the dough.
- These cookies are soft and chewy, and the cream cheese gives them a rich, tender texture.
- Make sure both the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
