Description
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the warm, aromatic flavors of cinnamon with the creamy richness of cream cheese. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with sweetness, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re sharing them at a family gathering or enjoying them with your favorite beverage, these cookies are sure to bring joy and smiles to everyone who tries them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated and brown sugars, beating until fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
- Let cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg