Cream Cheese Spice Cookies
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Cream Cheese Spice Cookies! Soft, pillowy, and bursting with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these cookies are a perfect balance of sweetness and tangy richness from the cream cheese. With an irresistibly tender texture and a hint of brown sugar caramelization, every bite feels like a cozy treat. Easy to whip up in under 30 minutes, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. Finish them off with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant, bakery-style touch that elevates their charm. Perfect for cookie lovers seeking a unique twist on classic spice flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese using a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Beat until the mixture is well-blended and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Mix in the egg until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt until evenly combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly puffed. The cookies will be soft and should not be overbaked.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.4 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.2 g | 436% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 603 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 2144 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 449.8 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 235.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.1 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 598 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
