Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe. Discover the perfect balance of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Dough In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until completely smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and continue beating for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes light and airy. This thorough creaming process incorporates air into the dough, creating that signature pillowy texture. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the cream cheese mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Remember, your restraint here will be rewarded with incredibly tender cookies. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky – this is exactly what you want for perfectly textured **Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies**.
- Step 3: Chill the Dough Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. This step is crucial for both flavor development and ensuring the cookies hold their shape during baking. If you’re short on time, place the dough in the freezer for 20-30 minutes instead.
- Step 4: Shape and Coat Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar for coating. Take the chilled dough and roll into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon of dough each). Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until thoroughly coated, then place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Step 5: Bake to Perfection Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set but the centers still look slightly underdone. Don’t wait for them to brown – this would indicate overbaking. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. If using the optional glaze, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over completely cooled cookies.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg