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Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies


  • Author: Lorenzo Devereaux
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 16 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies are the kind of dessert that stops people mid-bite. They combine the cozy flavor of a cinnamon roll, the rich tang of cheesecake, and the soft texture of a bakery-style cookie in one easy recipe. I love making them when I want a fun dessert idea that feels special but still simple enough for a weekend bake. They are perfect for holiday baking, sweet snack cravings, dessert boards, cookie exchanges, and anyone searching for easy dessert recipes, cheesecake cookies, cinnamon sugar treats, homemade cookie ideas, and crowd-pleasing food ideas.


Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

5. Add the dry ingredients and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, then mix just until a soft dough forms.

6. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with 1/4 cup powdered sugar until smooth.

7. Scoop the cream cheese filling into small teaspoon-sized portions onto a plate or tray lined with parchment, then freeze for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.

8. In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the cinnamon swirl mixture.

9. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hand.

10. Place one frozen cheesecake filling portion in the center, top with a small pinch of the cinnamon sugar mixture, and cover with a little more dough. Seal the edges and roll gently into a ball.

11. Place the filled dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and lightly press a little more cinnamon sugar on top.

12. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.

13. Cool the cookies on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.

14. Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to make the glaze.

15. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving.

Notes

Do not skip chilling or freezing the cheesecake filling because it makes the cookies much easier to seal and helps keep the centers creamy while baking.

Take the cookies out when the centers still look slightly soft because overbaking can make them lose that tender cinnamon roll style texture.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 255
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 125mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg

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