Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies
These delightful cookies combine the soft, chewy texture of cinnamon rolls with a rich, creamy cheesecake layer, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
For the Swirl Topping
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons extra cinnamon sugar for sprinkling (combine 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined.
Cheesecake Filling
- In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assembly
- Take a tablespoon of the cookie dough and flatten it in your hand.
- Add a small spoonful of the cheesecake mixture in the middle and fold the dough around it, rolling it into a ball.
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Drizzle the melted butter on top of each cookie and sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon sugar over them.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Allow the butter and cream cheese to soften at room temperature before mixing for a fluffy texture; measure flour correctly to avoid dense cookies; adjust cinnamon to taste; chill dough if too soft; do not overbake.