Creamy Coffee Cake Cookies
Soft, buttery cookies with a swirl of cinnamon sugar and a hint of cream cheese, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any cozy occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227 grams)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- ½ cup packed brown sugar (100 grams)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (113 grams)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Optional topping: ¼ cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the butter mixture. Beat until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in batches, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping evenly over each cookie dough mound.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use softened (not melted) butter and cream cheese for best texture. Chill dough for 15 minutes if too soft to scoop. Watch baking time closely to avoid overbaking. Fresh baking powder ensures a light crumb. Variations include adding chocolate chips, using gluten-free flour, or vegan substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
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