Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies

Cream Cheese Cookies bring together everything you love about a soft and tender cookie with an extra rich twist. The cream cheese makes each bite incredibly smooth and moist, while the generous coating of cinnamon sugar adds a warm sweetness that feels especially cozy around the holidays. They offer the same comforting flavor profile as a classic snickerdoodle but with an even more indulgent texture that melts in your mouth.

These cookies are the kind of treat that feels festive enough for Christmas but delicious enough to enjoy any time of year. The blend of creaminess and cinnamon makes them wonderfully addictive and perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself.

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies

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Cream Cheese Cookies bring together everything you love about a soft and tender cookie with an extra rich twist. The cream cheese makes each bite incredibly smooth and moist, while the generous coating of cinnamon sugar adds a warm sweetness that feels especially cozy around the holidays.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 4 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 & 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
• pinch kosher salt
• 1 & 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions

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Notes

1. You can easily double or halve this recipe depending on how many people you are serving.
2. These cookies can be frozen, see my tips above.
3. These need to chill before baking, make sure that you do not skip this step.
4. These should be baked on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet to reduce spreading.