Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Make the cookie dough by creaming together butter and sugars, then adding eggs and vanilla.
- Combine flour with baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix into the wet ingredients.
- Scoop dough portions, flatten slightly, add cream cheese filling, and roll into balls.
- Coat each ball in a cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 11–13 minutes until edges are golden; cool slightly before drizzling with icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a twist, incorporate chocolate chips or nuts into the cream cheese filling. Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for better mixing. Chill dough before baking to prevent spreading.
