Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
17 mins
-
Cook Time
8 mins
-
Additional Time
1 hr
-
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
-
Servings
16 cookies
-
Calories
172 kcal
-
Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
-
Cuisine
American
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies
Description
This recipe starts by creaming room-temperature butter and cream cheese until smooth, then gradually mixing in powdered sugar. An egg, baking powder, vanilla, and salt are added before folding in flour to form a dough that is chilled briefly to firm up. Dough balls are rolled in cinnamon and sugar before baking at 375°F for 8-9 minutes, allowing the cookies to set without overbaking.
The finished cookies are soft with a slight cinnamon crunch outside and a creamy, tender interior due to the cream cheese. The cinnamon-sugar coating provides an aromatic sweetness that enhances the subtle tang and richness of the dough.
These cookies are best cooled before serving to let them firm properly. They work well as an everyday treat or dessert and can be paired with coffee or tea. Their balanced sweetness and texture make them satisfying without overpowering the palate.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened to room temperature, unsalted
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream the butter and cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth in a large bowl.
- Slowly add the powdered sugar and beat until combined.
- Add the egg, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Mix to combine.
- Add the flour little by little until fully incorporated. Place the dough in the fridge for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix one tablespoon of cinnamon and 1/4 cup of sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Scoop about two tablespoons worth of dough and roll into balls. Coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place about 2 inches apart from each other on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes, until just set, making sure not to overbake.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 258IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
