Description
These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are a delightful treat that the whole family will love. With a soft and chewy texture, a hint of cinnamon, and a cream cheese twist, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Rolling Mixture:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla; mix until fluffy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Roll Dough: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll dough into balls, coat in sugar mixture, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, add more cinnamon to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze dough balls for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
