Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies
These cinnamon cream cheese cookies are soft, slightly tangy, and dusted with warm cinnamon sugar, making them a perfect snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use softened, not melted.
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened Use softened, not melted.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For Rolling
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar For rolling the cookie dough balls.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar for rolling.
- Scoop dough balls and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
To keep them soft, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.