Ingredients
The Base
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
The Filling
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
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Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Preparing your kitchen for baking is the first step to ensuring a tremendous final product.
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Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until smooth. The mixture should be light and fluffy, which is crucial for the right texture.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Combining these wet ingredients evenly will ensure that each cookie has a tremendous flavor throughout.
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Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl by whisking together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring until just combined.
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Prepare the filling by mixing the cream cheese, cinnamon, and brown sugar in another bowl. Make sure this mixture is smooth, as it will be the hidden treasure inside your cookies.
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Shape the cookies: Take a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Put a small amount of the cream cheese mixture in the center.
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Wrap the filling: Fold the cookie dough over the filling and roll it into a ball. Make sure the cream cheese filling is completely encased; this will create a tremendous surprise when you bite into the cookie.
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Arrange the cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, giving them enough space to spread during baking.
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Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown. The aroma of cinnamon filling the room will be tremendous at this stage.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will firm up a bit during cooling, ready to be enjoyed!
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