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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Snowball Cookies

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Snowball Cookies

These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat that bring warmth and joy to your holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Can be replaced with granulated sugar, but will change the texture.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it is at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Try Neufchâtel for a lower-fat alternative.
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Swap in almond extract for a unique spin!
  • ¼ tsp Kosher Salt Regular salt can work if kosher salt isn't handy.
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adjust the amount to taste for your perfect cinnamon cookie.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Always check for freshness for the best rise.
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar (for rolling) Coats the cookies for an extra touch of sweetness post-baking.
For Rolling
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Sift it generously over the cookies once they've cooled.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather all your ingredients.
  2. Cream together the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually sift in the powdered sugar while mixing on low speed.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder.
  6. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Prepare a bowl of powdered sugar for rolling the cookies later.
  8. Portion out the dough, shape into balls, and roll in powdered sugar.
  9. Bake the cookies for 11-12 minutes until lightly browned on the bottom.
  10. Cool on a wire rack and roll in more powdered sugar.
  11. Store in an airtight container or serve fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender. Adjust amount of cinnamon based on your preference.

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