Description
Delightful cinnamon cream cheese cookies bring warmth and comfort to classic holiday baking with their rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Spiced with aromatic cinnamon and creamy cheese, these treats offer pure indulgence that connects family and friends around sweet moments of joy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes airy and smooth.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until well integrated.
- Combine flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a separate mixing bowl, whisking to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
- Refrigerate the dough for half an hour to enhance flavor development and improve texture.
- Shape the chilled dough into uniform small spheres, placing them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently press down on each dough ball to create a slightly flattened appearance.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as a sign of perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Optional: Dust the cooled cookies with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and a consistent cookie texture.
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookies’ shape during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a blend of almond and coconut flour for a nutty, tender result.
- Try different spices like nutmeg or cardamom to create unique flavor variations that complement the cinnamon’s warmth.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 164 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg