Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies. Combining the warm, gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls and the creamy richness of cheesecake, each cookie is a delightful treat. Soft and chewy with a luscious swirl, they are perfect for any occasion, whether shared with friends or enjoyed alone. Bake a batch to fill your home with irresistible aromas and savor every bite of this delicious fusion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar + 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Scoop dough, flatten slightly, and place about one teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center. Enclose the filling by folding over the dough.
- Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing on the baking sheet and slightly flattening.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg