Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies

These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are the perfect combination of soft, creamy, and warmly spiced. With a light, buttery texture and a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, each bite melts in your mouth, making these cookies an irresistible treat. They’re easy to make and bring a comforting twist to classic sugar cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings, coffee breaks, or just a cozy snack at home, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies

Ingredients:

• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
• 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until light and smooth.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon for coating.
9. Scoop and roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
10. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.

Baking:

11. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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