Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of cinnamon and cream cheese with these soft, flavorful cookies. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For rolling:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dough: In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla; mix well. In another bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Shape and bake: Scoop dough into balls, roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding nutmeg or a drizzle of icing.
- Cookies stay soft for days in an airtight container and freeze well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
