Description
Cinnamon cream cheese cookies deliver a perfect blend of warm spice and creamy richness. Delicate crumbly edges and a smooth center make these treats irresistible for cookie enthusiasts seeking comfort in each sweet, spiced bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners and Spices:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Flavor Enhancers and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing bowl and utilize an electric hand mixer to thoroughly blend softened butter and cream cheese until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Gradually introduce powdered sugar into the mixture, ensuring complete integration and creating a smooth, consistent base.
- Incorporate the egg, baking powder, vanilla bean paste (or extract), and a delicate pinch of kosher salt, mixing comprehensively to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Methodically fold all-purpose flour into the mixture, using the hand mixer on low speed and periodically scraping the bowl’s sides to guarantee uniform incorporation.
- Seal the cookie dough securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 60 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and dough to firm up.
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Create a separate small bowl containing granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, which will serve as the cookie coating.
- Extract chilled dough and form uniform balls approximately 1 inch in diameter, using approximately of dough per cookie.
- Thoroughly coat each dough ball by rolling it completely in the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Arrange coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them roughly 2 inches apart to prevent merging during baking.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes, watching carefully to ensure cookies remain pale and just set, avoiding over-browning while allowing slight puffing.
- Remove from oven and permit cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, facilitating initial cooling and structural stabilization.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Indulge in the ultimate comfort of soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that blend tangy cream cheese with warm cinnamon sweetness.
- Chilling the dough helps create a perfectly textured cookie that holds its shape while delivering maximum flavor complexity.
- Rolling each cookie ball in cinnamon-sugar creates a delightful crispy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the tender interior.
- Precision matters when mixing ingredients: gentle blending prevents overworking the dough, ensuring light and delicate cookie texture.
- These cookies freeze wonderfully, making them an excellent make-ahead treat for unexpected guests or sudden sweet cravings.
- Vanilla bean paste elevates the traditional flavor profile, adding subtle depth and aromatic sophistication to each delectable bite.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 64 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg