Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Cream cheese
- Ground cinnamon
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in granulated sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Slowly incorporate this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion dough onto prepared baking sheets. Roll each ball in cinnamon-sugar before placing on the sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 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: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider folding in chocolate chips or nuts into the dough. - Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing. - Allow cookie dough to chill for 30 minutes if it feels sticky; this helps maintain shape while baking.