Get ready to transform your ordinary baking routine into an extraordinary culinary experience! These Cream Cheese Coffeecake Cookies are about to become your new obsession - imagine a melt-in-your-mouth cookie that combines the rich, tangy essence of cream cheese with the warm, comforting notes of classic coffeecake. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or that mid-afternoon sweet craving, these cookies are so irresistible, you'll want to hide them from your family (we won't judge)!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer. Mix for approximately 3-4 minutes until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle each cookie generously with cinnamon sugar, covering the top of each dough ball.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Ensure cream cheese and butter are truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't Overmix: Mix ingredients just until combined to keep cookies tender and light.
- Cinnamon Sugar Tip: For extra flavor, mix your cinnamon sugar with a pinch of nutmeg.
- Uniform Sizing: Use a cookie scoop for consistent cookie sizes and even baking.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let cookies cool completely to develop their full flavor and texture.
- Storage Hack: Place a piece of bread in your cookie container to keep them soft for longer.
- Make Ahead: Cookie dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
