Description
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth magic of Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies. Infused with a warm cinnamon spice and a touch of creamy goodness, these cookies are soft, buttery, and simply irresistible, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour: 2 ½ cups
– Baking powder: 1 tsp
– Salt: ¼ tsp
– Ground cinnamon: 1 tbsp
– Unsalted butter (softened): ½ cup
– Cream cheese (softened): 4 oz
– Granulated sugar: 1 cup
– Brown sugar: ½ cup
– Large egg: 1
– Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a larger bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the creamed mixture, beating until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Slowly blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to form dough balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheets with adequate spacing.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure both butter and cream cheese are softened to achieve the perfect texture.
- Proper Measuring: Use accurate measurements to maintain consistency in dough texture.
- Chilling Dough: If needed, chill the dough for 30 minutes to avoid excessive spreading.
- Prep Time: 15minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes