Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe
Delicious cinnamon cream cheese cookies combine the richness of cream cheese with warm cinnamon spice for a tender and chewy treat. These cookies are perfect for holiday baking or an everyday indulgence, easy to make with pantry ingredients like butter, sugar, and flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for dough)
- Cinnamon sugar mixture (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
- Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden. Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or clove to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg