Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of nutmeg.
- These cookies can be drizzled with icing for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg