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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies

Delightful cookies combining the rich creaminess of cream cheese with warm cinnamon, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie dough ingredients
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened Ensure at room temperature for easy blending.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon You can adjust for flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For dusting
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Optional for dusting.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure perfect baking.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until it's smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually mix in the sugar and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until combined; it should be a soft dough.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between each cookie.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Allow them to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Finishing touches
  1. Once cool, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, refrigerate for 2-3 weeks, or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave for 10 seconds or in the oven at 300°F.