These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are soft, tender, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor. Cream cheese gives the cookies a wonderfully delicate texture, while the optional cinnamon-sugar coating adds a lightly crisp, sweet finish.
They’re easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and are perfect for holiday baking, afternoon coffee, or whenever you’re craving a soft homemade cookie.
🛒 Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the Sugar and Egg
Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until well combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Make the Cookie Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
6. Shape the Cookies
Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
For an extra sweet cinnamon finish, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and roll each dough ball in the mixture.
Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
7. Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly golden. The centers should remain slightly soft.
8. Cool and Serve
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool further.
Serve warm or enjoy them once completely cooled.
⭐ Tips for Success
- Use room-temperature butter and cream cheese for a smooth, evenly mixed dough.
- Don’t overmix after adding the flour, as this can make the cookies less tender.
- Keep the centers slightly soft when removing the cookies from the oven. They will continue to set as they cool.
- The cinnamon-sugar coating is optional, but it adds a delicious sweet crunch and extra cinnamon flavor.
- For evenly sized cookies, use a small cookie scoop.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
These cookies are delicious with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. They also make a lovely addition to holiday cookie trays and dessert platters.
For an extra cozy treat, serve them slightly warm with a glass of cold milk.
🧊 Storage
Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.
For longer storage, place the cookies in a freezer-safe container and freeze them for up to a few months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
📋 Recipe Information
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: About 30 minutes
Yield: About 24 cookies
Category: Cookies
Cuisine: American
❤️ Final Thoughts
These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are wonderfully soft, buttery, and comforting, with just the right amount of cinnamon. The cream cheese adds a subtle richness that makes these cookies especially tender.
Whether you’re baking for the holidays or simply want an easy homemade treat, this recipe is a delicious one to keep on hand.