Description
Soft, creamy, and filled with cozy cinnamon flavor, these Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are a comforting treat perfect for any occasion. They have a tender center, a light crunch on the outside, and a warm spice aroma that fills the kitchen with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (1/4 cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon) for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop dough into balls and roll each in cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.
- Place on baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set and tops look slightly cracked.
- Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for smooth mixing.
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if it feels sticky.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra flavor, add a drizzle of white chocolate after cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies, easy cookies, cinnamon dessert, cream cheese cookies, homemade cookies