Description
These Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies combine the best of both worlds: soft, fluffy cookies infused with the warm, spicy flavors of cinnamon rolls and a creamy cheesecake center. Perfect for a cozy treat or special occasion, these cookies boast a rich, buttery dough with a tangy cream cheese filling that melts delightfully in your mouth.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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 soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a good texture for your cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure even distribution, then stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly combine the rising agents and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy, ready to create the luscious filling.
- Form Cookies: Take about a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it in your hand, place a small dollop of the cheesecake mixture in the center, then carefully fold the dough around the filling to form a ball, ensuring the filling is sealed inside.
- Arrange Cookies: Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating the cookies are ready.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and prevents breakage.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Do not overmix the cookie dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
- For extra cinnamon flavor, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top of the cookies before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These cookies freeze well; freeze baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon roll cookies, cheesecake cookies, cinnamon dessert, soft cookies, cream cheese filling
