Description
Delicious cinnamon sugar cookies that are soft and fluffy, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt
- 2 teaspoons (4g) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat completely.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and cookies are set.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Ensure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Adjust baking time for softer or firmer cookies based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg