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Servings: 12
Calories: 270kcal
Ingredients
Cookies base:
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon sugar mixture:
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Cream cheese frosting:
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cinnamon to sprinkle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth.½ cup butter, ½ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring by hand until everything is well combined and a dough forms.1 ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt
- To make the cinnamon sugar mixture, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl and stir until smooth.3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Scoop even portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press each ball down and spread a spoonful of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top. Chill the dough in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Spoon the frosting into a piping bag.½ cup cream cheese softened, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, pipe a swirl of frosting on top of each and sprinkle with cinnamon for the final touch.Cinnamon
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Let the butter and cream cheese sit out for a bit before using. Room temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly, preventing lumps.
- Hand Mix for Best Results: Mix the dry ingredients into the wet by hand to avoid overworking the dough—this keeps the cookies soft.
- Chilling the Dough: Chilling the dough for a few minutes before baking helps the cookies keep their shape and prevents excessive spreading.
- Same Size Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to ensure all the cookies are the same size. This way, they bake evenly.
- Boost the Flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of maple extract to the frosting if you want an extra burst of flavor.
- Frosting Tip: If your cream cheese frosting seems too thick, add a little milk to thin it out so it’s easier to pipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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