Description
Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion of soft, chewy cookies and luscious cream cheese filling, creating an irresistible treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a warm cinnamon-sugar coating and a sweet vanilla icing drizzle, these cookies are both comforting and indulgent. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast delight, a festive dessert centerpiece, or a simple afternoon snack with coffee, they will leave everyone craving more. The ease of preparation makes this recipe accessible for bakers of all levels, ensuring you can impress your family and friends with minimal effort. Perfect for gatherings or enjoying at home, these cinnamon roll-inspired cookies will become a beloved favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar coating)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream (for icing)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating together softened cream cheese, 0.25 cup granulated sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- For the cookie dough, cream unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl before gradually adding to the wet mixture to form a dough.
- Scoop portions of dough, flatten slightly, add cheesecake filling in the center, and seal into balls.
- Roll each ball in a cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11–13 minutes until lightly golden; cool on a wire rack.
- Drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar, milk (or cream), and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg