Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 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
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the butter mixture until combined.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten slightly, and place a small dollop of cream cheese mixture in the center. Fold dough over to seal.
- Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll each cookie in the mixture to coat.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.