Description
These Best Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, tender, and bursting with a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Cream cheese and butter form a rich, creamy base that creates melt-in-your-mouth cookies perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and quick to bake, they’re a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweetness and warm spice.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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 extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter and cream cheese mixture, mixing continuously until the sugar is fully incorporated and the mixture is well combined.
- Mix in Wet Ingredients and Leavening: Add the egg, baking powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt to the mixture, stirring thoroughly until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are well blended.
- Add Flour and Chill Dough: Slowly add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough. Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up for easier handling.
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Shape and Coat Dough Balls: Remove the chilled dough and roll it into 1-inch diameter balls. Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl, then roll each dough ball in this cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Bake Cookies: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 9 minutes or until the cookies are just set and slightly firm around the edges.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets briefly, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents sogginess.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for easier shaping and better texture.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should be soft and slightly tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the cinnamon-sugar coating mixture.
