Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies

Introduction

Soft, buttery, and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, these Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are the perfect combination of rich flavor and tender texture. The cream cheese gives each cookie a wonderfully soft, melt-in-your-mouth bite, while the cinnamon-sugar exterior adds just the right amount of warmth and sweetness. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, sharing with friends, or simply treating yourself to a homemade dessert, these easy cookies are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until light, fluffy, and smooth.
2. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to make it easier to handle.
7. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
9. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until completely coated.
10. Arrange the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading.
11. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion

These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, rich, and bursting with cozy cinnamon flavor in every bite. Their tender texture and sweet cinnamon coating make them perfect for holiday cookie trays, afternoon coffee breaks, or anytime you’re craving a comforting homemade treat. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cookies are sure to disappear quickly. Bake a batch today and savor the irresistible combination of cream cheese and cinnamon!