Description
Delight in these soft and creamy Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies, perfectly spiced with cinnamon sugar and boasting a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture thanks to cream cheese and butter. Ideal for holiday treats or any time you crave a tender, flavorful cookie.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar and continue mixing until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until combined to avoid overdeveloping the gluten which would toughen the cookies.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to create the coating that will give the cookies their signature warm, spiced flavor.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat the surface evenly.
- Bake: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops show slight cracks, signaling they are done.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set properly, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- For enhanced texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
