Description
Elegant bite-sized treats that encapsulate the warm flavors of cinnamon-sugar with a tender, chewy center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened (optional filling)
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)
- Flaky sea salt or finely chopped toasted nuts (for finish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the room-temperature butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until pale and airy, about 3–4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla; mix until glossy and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold this mixture into the butter mixture until a cohesive dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tbsp cinnamon for the coating. Scoop 1-inch balls of dough, roll in the cinnamon-sugar, and place 1 inch apart on the prepared sheet.
- If making filled poppers, flatten a 1-inch disk, place 1/2 tsp softened cream cheese in the center, enclose the dough, and roll in cinnamon-sugar.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes until edges are golden and tops are starting to crackle. Remove to a wire rack and roll in cinnamon-sugar while still warm for a glossy finish.
- Cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for optimal creaminess. Chill scooped dough for better retention of shape during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg