Cinnamon Swirl Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
If you love soft, fluffy cookies with a hint of spice and a swirl of creamy frosting, this recipe is for you. They’re simple to make, full of cinnamon flavor, and sure to be a hit with family and friends. These are the best cinnamon swirl cookies!
Cinnamon Swirl Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- Cinnamon sugar (for rolling)
Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tsp milk or cream
- cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
Cookies:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until the dough comes together. If it feels sticky, add a spoonful or two of extra flour. Try not to overmix.
- Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet. If you want extra cinnamon flavor, roll the balls in cinnamon sugar first. Gently press each cookie down to about ?–½ inch thick.
- Bake for 7–8 minutes, just until the bottoms are barely golden. Try to avoid overbaking, these cookies are best when soft. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before frosting.
Frosting:
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix until creamy.
- Blend in the vanilla, then add a splash of milk if you need to thin it out. Beat until light and spreadable.
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto cooled cookies. (A 1M piping tip gives them that classic cinnamon swirl look!)
- Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cinnamon sugar.
Store the cookies in a covered container for up to 3 days, if they last that long!
Let me know if you make these cookies. I always love to hear what you think!
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