Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies
Delicious cookies combining the rich, creamy flavor of cheesecake wrapped in a soft, cinnamon-spiced cookie, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) For added texture and flavor.
Topping
- to taste extra cinnamon and sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, along with the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
- Take a scoop of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your palm.
- Add a spoonful of the cheesecake mixture in the center.
- Fold the edges of the cookie dough over the cheesecake filling and roll it into a ball.
- Place it on the baking sheet.
- Repeat the process until all of the dough and filling are used.
- Sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar on top of each cookie.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on a wire rack.
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Notes
You can chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes to an hour before scooping them to help maintain their shape while baking. For variations, consider adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruit.