Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly. Place a small spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center, then fold dough around it and roll into a ball again.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- While warm, roll cookies in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar to coat.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.