Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
  • 2-1/4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tsp. vanilla

Method

  • Mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp.
  • cinnamon; reserve for later use.
  • Combine flour, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda and remaining cinnamon.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, remaining sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended.
  • Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Refrigerate 30 min.
  • Heat oven to 350F.
  • Shape dough into 42 (1-inch) balls; roll in reserved sugar mixture.
  • Place, 4 inches apart, on baking sheets.
  • Flatten to 1/4-inch thickness with bottom of glass dipped in remaining sugar mixture.
  • Bake 10 to 12 min.
  • or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Cool on baking sheet 1 min.
  • Remove to wire racks; cool completely.