Your New Favorite Cookie: Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe

These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are everything you love in a holiday or anytime treat—soft, fluffy texture with a tangy cream cheese bite and warm cinnamon sugar coating. With a lighter approach to ingredients, you can indulge your sweet tooth without overdoing it. They’re perfect for sharing or savoring solo with a cozy cup of tea.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Soft and Fluffy Texture: A perfect blend of creaminess and lightness.
Warm Cinnamon Flavor: Classic, comforting taste with every bite.
Lighter Ingredients: All the joy of cookies with fewer calories and sugar.
Freezer-Friendly: Great for batch baking and storing for later.

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup light butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar substitute (like erythritol or monk fruit blend)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

• 2 tbsp sugar substitute
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Make the Dough

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, light butter, and sweetener until smooth and creamy.
• Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until a soft dough forms.

Chill the Dough

• Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps make the dough easier to roll and improves the cookie texture.

Preheat and Prep

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, combine the remaining sugar substitute and cinnamon for coating.

Shape and Roll

• Scoop out rounded teaspoons of dough and roll them into balls.
• Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar coating until fully covered.
• Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.

Bake the Cookies

• Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
• Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (Per Cookie, Approximate)

Calories: 65 | Carbs: 6g | Fat: 4g | Protein: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Fiber: 0.5g

Tips for Success

• Chill for Best Results: Don’t skip chilling the dough—this prevents spreading and ensures soft centers.
• Adjust Sweetness: Use your preferred sugar substitute for taste and dietary needs.
• Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer shelf life.
• For Extra Cinnamon Kick: Add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough itself for deeper spice flavor.

Why This Recipe Works

• Creamy and Comforting: Cream cheese adds richness without making the cookies heavy.
• Balanced Sweetness: Perfectly sweet without going overboard, ideal for a mindful treat.
• Simple and Versatile: Easy to whip up with pantry staples and freezer-friendly for anytime cravings.
• Perfectly Portioned: At just 65 calories per cookie, they’re satisfying without breaking the calorie bank.

These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies are a delightful addition to your dessert lineup—whether for a holiday tray, weekday treat, or cozy weekend snack. They’re tender, flavorful, and made with ingredients that align with a balanced lifestyle. You don’t have to compromise flavor for a lighter bite!