Description
Irresistible cinnamon cream cheese cookies deliver a perfect blend of warmth and sweetness from classic American baking traditions. Rich cream cheese and subtle cinnamon spice create a delightful treat you cannot resist savoring with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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Cookies Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Topping:
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Incorporate egg into the butter mixture, mixing until fully integrated.
- Gradually fold in flour, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- In a separate bowl, whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Divide cookie dough into equal-sized portions, flattening each into a circular shape.
- Place a dollop of cream cheese filling in the center of each flattened dough circle.
- Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the filling, sealing it completely.
- Mix ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and salt in a shallow dish.
- Roll each filled cookie in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden brown and cookies are set.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain cookie structure.
- Softened cream cheese ensures a smooth, lump-free filling that spreads easily inside the cookie.
- Use room temperature butter and egg for better mixing and a more uniform dough texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg