Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies 🍪

When the craving for something sweet hits, there’s nothing quite like a batch of homemade cookies. These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies bring together the richness of cream cheese and the warm spice of cinnamon for a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s sure to become a household favorite. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of coffee or sharing them with loved ones, these cookies are a delight that everyone will love.

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

1️⃣ Cream Butter & Cream Cheese:
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until fully combined. 🥄

2️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients:
Mix in the egg, baking powder, vanilla bean paste or extract, and a pinch of kosher salt. Continue mixing until everything is well combined. 🍥

3️⃣ Incorporate Flour:
Slowly add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, blending until the dough is smooth and all the flour is incorporated. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Once combined, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for one hour to let it rest. ⏳

4️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
As the dough chills, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 🔥

5️⃣ Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set this aside; you’ll use it to coat the cookie dough balls. 🥄

6️⃣ Shape and Coat the Cookies:
Once the dough is chilled, roll it into 1-inch balls (about 2 teaspoons of dough per ball). Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well-coated. Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. 🍪

7️⃣ Bake to Perfection:
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes. The cookies should be set but not golden brown; they will puff up during baking. Be careful not to overbake, as it’s difficult to tell when these cookies are ready. ⏳

8️⃣ Cool and Enjoy:
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. 🌬️

Quick Tips:

• For a crispier texture, let the cookies bake for an extra minute, keeping a close eye on them to prevent overbaking.
• Want an extra burst of flavor? Substitute the vanilla extract with almond extract for a slightly different, yet equally delicious, taste.

Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 9 minutes
• Total Time: 24 minutes
• Servings: 24 cookies

Final Thoughts

These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are the perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and spicy. They’re incredibly easy to make, and the results are nothing short of magical. Whether you’re baking them for a holiday gathering or simply because you’re in the mood for something sweet, these cookies will always hit the spot. Give them a try, and watch as they quickly disappear from the cookie jar!

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