Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese with powdered sugar and milk until smooth for the filling.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, make an indentation in each cookie’s center, and fill with the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft; let cool before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For added richness, substitute mascarpone for cream cheese in the filling.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Chill the dough for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg