Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies: A Sweet, Spiced Treat
There’s nothing quite like the delightful combination of cinnamon and cream cheese wrapped up in a soft, sugary cookie. My latest recipe for Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies is a delightful twist on traditional cookies, infusing the tangy richness of cream cheese with the warm, comforting notes of cinnamon. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re setting up a cozy tea time during a chilly afternoon or preparing a sweet treat for a family gathering.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup, softened
- Cream Cheese: 4 ounces, softened
- Powdered Sugar: 1 & 1/2 cups
- Egg: 1
- Baking Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Kosher Salt: Pinch
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 & 3/4 cups
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 tablespoon
Directions
- Start by Creaming: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Sugar and Eggs: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined. Follow this by adding the egg, baking powder, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Incorporate Flour: Slowly add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, blending until the dough is fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for one hour to allow it to rest, making it easier to handle later.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Baking: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-9 minutes. The cookies should puff up but not turn golden brown—this ensures they remain soft and tender.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Info
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 8-9 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 24 minutes
- Calories: Approximately 100 kcal per cookie
- Servings: 24 cookies
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are incredibly easy to make and even easier to fall in love with! Their soft texture combined with the burst of cinnamon makes them a perfect treat alongside a cup of your favorite tea or coffee. Whether you’re sharing them with friends or enjoying a quiet moment alone, these cookies are sure to sweeten your day.
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies
- Total Time: 1 hour 24 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Description
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are the perfect blend of warm spices and creamy sweetness. The soft, buttery texture combined with a light cinnamon sugar coating makes these cookies irresistibly delicious. They’re the kind of treat that’s hard to have just one of, perfect for any gathering or simply enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 & 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
Pinch of kosher salt
1 & 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese using a hand mixer until smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined.
Add the egg, baking powder, vanilla bean paste (or extract), and a pinch of kosher salt. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
Slowly add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, blending until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Cover the dough and place it in the refrigerator for one hour to rest.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Roll the dough into 1-inch-sized balls, approximately 2 teaspoons of dough per ball.
Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes, until the cookies are just set. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies will puff up but won’t turn golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 100