This tasty concept is something even the fussiest folks will love

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and salt.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.

5. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and egg until smooth and creamy.

6. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it into a small disc. Place about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center and wrap the dough around it to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

7. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Roll each cookie ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.

8. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart and gently press down to flatten slightly.

9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are light golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

For a fun twist, try adding a little bit of lemon zest to the cream cheese filling for a fresh citrus note. If you’re serving picky eaters who aren’t fans of cinnamon, you can roll the cookies in plain sugar instead. For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle some melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.