Description
Delight in these soft and buttery Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies, featuring a creamy swirl of cream cheese married with warm cinnamon sugar. These cookies are tender, slightly tangy, and coated with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar crust, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (1 stick), room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese (½ block), room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Beat Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until the mixture is light and smooth, ensuring there are no lumps and the texture is creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until fully incorporated and smooth, providing the cookie base with sweetness and structure.
- Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract into the batter, mixing until it becomes smooth and well combined, enhancing flavor and richness.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently and mixing just until combined to prevent overworking the dough.
- Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 60 minutes to firm it up for easier handling and better texture in baking.
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon, mixing thoroughly to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop out the chilled dough and roll it into 1-inch balls with your hands for uniform size, then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until their edges are lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack to set and avoid sogginess before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy mixing and smooth dough consistency.
- Do not overmix once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Chilling the dough is important to help control spreading during baking.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mat for an easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
