Description
Sweet, buttery cinnamon cream cheese cookies melt in your mouth with rich, warmly spiced comfort. Crisp edges and tender centers make these irresistible treats perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Coating:
- Cinnamon-sugar mix for rolling
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and arranging a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cookie placement.
- Utilize a spacious mixing bowl to thoroughly blend softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until the mixture achieves a luxurious, aerated consistency.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, gently folding them into the creamy base to ensure seamless integration.
- Create a separate preparation station with a clean bowl, whisking together flour, ground cinnamon, leavening agent, and seasoning until uniformly distributed.
- Merge the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring with deliberate, minimal strokes to prevent overworking the dough.
- Craft uniform spherical portions of dough, approximately one inch in diameter, then generously enrobe each in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, using a fork to delicately compress each one, creating a subtle textural pattern.
- Position the tray in the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to transform for 10-12 minutes until the peripheral edges exhibit a delicate golden hue.
- Transfer the freshly baked cookies to a cooling rack, permitting them to rest and solidify before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for smoother, easier mixing that creates a perfectly creamy cookie base.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent sticky hands and help cookies maintain shape during baking.
- Customize the cinnamon intensity by adjusting the amount in the coating or adding a pinch of nutmeg for deeper warm spice flavor.
- Ensure cookies are completely cool before storing to prevent moisture buildup and maintain their delightful crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg