Description

These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, tender, and bursting with warm cinnamon flavor. The cream cheese and butter create a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while the cinnamon-sugar coating adds a sweet, spicy crunch. Perfect for a cozy dessert or afternoon treat, these cookies are easy to make and bake to a delicate softness that will keep you coming back for more.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Make the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined. Add the egg, baking powder, vanilla extract, and kosher salt, then mix thoroughly. Stir in the all-purpose flour until a soft and smooth dough forms.
Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour. This helps the dough firm up, making it easier to handle and shape.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to ensure even baking.
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined. This will be used to coat the cookie dough balls.
Shape & Coat: Using about 2 teaspoons of chilled dough per cookie, roll the dough into balls. Then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring each is thoroughly coated. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced evenly apart.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 9 minutes. The cookies should be just set, maintaining a light color and soft texture on the inside.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to firm up slightly. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

For best results, make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature before mixing.
Do not overbake; the cookies should remain light in color and soft for the ideal texture.
Refrigerating the dough helps prevent spreading during baking.
You can store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Optional: add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar for an extra warm spice flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American