Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with the Best Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies. These melt-in-your-mouth treats combine the rich, creamy texture of cream cheese with the warm, cozy flavor of cinnamon, making them perfect for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to casual snack time. Coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend, these cookies are not only easy to make but also offer a tender bite that keeps everyone coming back for more. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch in no time and enjoy a treat that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 bean paste or vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add egg, baking powder, vanilla, and salt; mix until combined.
- Slowly incorporate flour until the mixture is well blended.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading during baking.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into balls, coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–9 minutes or until just set; cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg