Description
Delightful Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies blend sweet warmth with creamy richness, creating an irresistible treat that dances between comfort and elegance. Rich cinnamon notes and smooth cream cheese promise a delectable experience you’ll savor with every delicate bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Spice and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Create a velvety base by thoroughly blending softened butter and cream cheese in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate sugar into the creamy mixture, whisking vigorously until the texture becomes light and airy. Introduce egg and vanilla extract, ensuring complete integration through careful mixing.
- In a separate vessel, meticulously combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon using a whisk to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a soft, pliable dough emerges. Avoid overmixing to maintain the cookies’ delicate texture.
- Wrap the dough completely in plastic film and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. This crucial resting period allows flavors to meld and helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Portion the chilled dough into tablespoon-sized spheres, rolling each one thoroughly in the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture to create a delectable exterior coating.
- Arrange cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them approximately 2 inches apart to allow adequate spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for slightly golden edges and a set appearance. The cookies should maintain a soft, tender center while developing a delicate crispness around the perimeter.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for several minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire cooling rack. Store in an airtight container, where they will remain delightfully fresh for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Soften butter and cream cheese completely at room temperature to ensure a smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
- Chill dough for maximum flavor development and prevent spreading during baking, creating perfectly shaped cookies.
- Adjust cinnamon intensity by increasing or decreasing ground cinnamon based on personal preference, allowing customization of spice level.
- Transform into gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the cookie’s delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg