🍪 Ultra-Soft Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies

Looking for a cozy cookie that melts in your mouth with a hint of cinnamon warmth? These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are buttery-soft, coated in sweet cinnamon sugar, and irresistibly fluffy thanks to the secret ingredient: cream cheese! 🧀✨

They’re the kind of cookies you bake when the leaves are falling, your favorite sweater is calling, and you just want something soft, spiced, and completely comforting.

💛 Why You’ll Love These Cookies

Ready for cookies that melt in your mouth? These cinnamon sugar pillows are fall in a bite!
✨ Super soft and tender, thanks to cream cheese
🍂 Wrapped in cinnamon sugar for the perfect sweet crust
🎁 Great for fall gifting, cookie swaps, or cozy nights
👩‍🍳 Easy to mix up—no fancy tools required!

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🧰 Tools You’ll Need

• Hand or stand mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Rubber spatula
• Cookie scoop (1 tbsp size)
• Baking sheets + parchment
• Wire rack
• Shallow bowl for cinnamon sugar

🧈 Key Ingredients

• Cream Cheese (4 oz) – Adds that signature fluffy texture
• Salted Butter (½ cup) – Softened for smooth mixing
• Granulated Sugar – Inside and out for sweetness and crunch
• Cinnamon (2 tsp) – Warm spice that screams fall
• Cornstarch (2 tsp) – Helps keep cookies light and pillowy
• Egg + Vanilla – For structure and flavor

🍪 How to Make Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies

🧁 Mix the Dough

In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth (about 1½–2 mins).
Add sugar and beat again until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing gently until a soft dough forms.

❄️ Chill the Dough

Cover the bowl and chill the dough for at least 1 hour. This helps the cookies hold their shape and enhances the texture.

🔁 Roll & Coat

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
In a shallow bowl, stir together ⅓ cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon.
Scoop 1 tbsp dough portions and roll into balls.
Coat each dough ball fully in the cinnamon sugar.
Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheet.

🔥 Bake to Perfection

Bake for 8–9 minutes. The tops won’t brown much—check the bottoms for a light golden color.
Cool 2–3 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Tips for Success

• Don’t skip the chill—it prevents spreading and improves texture.
• Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for easy mixing.
• Don’t overbake. These cookies stay pale on top—watch the bottoms!
• Add a pinch of nutmeg or a maple glaze for extra autumn vibes.

👩‍🍳 Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips

“Use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies that bake beautifully every time.”
“Want to bake ahead? Roll the dough balls in cinnamon sugar and freeze. Bake from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes!”

🧊 How to Store

Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Freeze raw dough balls (sugar-coated) or baked cookies for up to 2 months.

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🍪 Ultra-Soft Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies

Author: Sweet Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Cakes & Bakes Courses: Breakfast

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 8 mins Rest Time 60 mins Total Time 1 hr 18 mins

Cooking Temp: 170  C Servings: 36 Estimated Cost: $ 9 Calories: 110kcl

Best Season: Fall, Winter

Description

These cinnamon cream cheese cookies are soft, fluffy, and full of sweet fall flavor. With a tender bite thanks to cream cheese and a sugary cinnamon coating, they’re everything you want in a cozy cookie. Great for gifting, snacking, or savoring with a mug of cider!

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 
  2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 
  2 tsp cornstarch
• 
  ¾ tsp baking powder
• 
  ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

• 
  ½ cup salted butter, softened
• 
  4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 
  1 cup granulated sugar
• 
  1 extra-large egg
• 
  2 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

• 
  ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 
  2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
3. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
4. Mix in egg and vanilla until smooth.
5. Stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Chill dough for 1 hour.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line trays.
8. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
9. Roll dough into 1 tbsp balls, coat in cinnamon sugar, and space on trays.
10. Bake 8–9 minutes. Cool 2–3 mins on tray, then transfer to wire rack.

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