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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies

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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies

If you love soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a hint of spice, these Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are about to become a new favorite. They’re pillowy, lightly sweet, and bursting with cinnamon flavor—perfect for the holidays, coffee breaks, or anytime you’re craving a cozy treat. The cream cheese adds a rich tang and keeps the cookies extra soft inside while slightly crisp on the edges.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
  • 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Optional Coating:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon (for rolling)

How to Make Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies

  1. Preheat the Oven
    Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter & Cream Cheese
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add Sugar & Egg
    Mix in powdered sugar until fully combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Combine
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Shape the Cookies
    Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
    (Optional: Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a sweet crunchy coating.)
    Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake
    Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly golden. The centers should stay soft.
  8. Cool & Enjoy
    Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm, or store in an airtight container.

Tips for the Best Cookies

✨ Extra Cinnamon Kick – Double the cinnamon in the dough if you’re a spice lover.

✨ Holiday Twist – Add a pinch of nutmeg or roll cookies in festive sprinkles.

✨ Storage – Keep cookies fresh in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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