1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
6. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar for the topping.
7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
8. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Gently flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remember, they’ll continue to cook on the baking sheet after removal, so don’t overbake.
11. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

These cookies are perfect for making with kids, as I often did with my own when they were young. It’s a wonderful way to spend time together, sharing stories and creating memories over a bowl of cookie dough.