These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, combining the rich, creamy texture of cream cheese with the warm spice of cinnamon. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies offer a sweet and spicy treat that’s ideal for holiday gatherings, tea parties, or simply an afternoon indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar topping)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, using an electric mixer on medium speed.
Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating until well combined.
Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is thoroughly combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the topping.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Sprinkle each cookie dough ball generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. They may look slightly underbaked; they will continue to firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
