Description
Soft, buttery cookies with a hint of cinnamon and a melt-in-your-mouth texture—perfect for the holidays or an everyday treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Scoop 1-inch dough balls, roll them in the cinnamon sugar, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and slightly golden.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To freeze, store unbaked dough balls in the freezer for up to 3 months and bake as needed.
- For extra softness, slightly underbake the cookies and let them finish setting on the pan.
- Add ½ tsp nutmeg or a pinch of cardamom for more spice flavor.