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Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies: Your New Sweet Obsession

Indulge in these Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies, a delightful blend of gooey cheesecake and cinnamon, perfect for any cookie lover.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour use a gluten-free blend for gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and ½ cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and combine well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. For the cheesecake filling, beat together 8 ounces of cream cheese, ½ cup of powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
  7. Take a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, add a teaspoon of cheesecake filling, and roll it into a ball.
  8. Arrange the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Once baked, let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute butter and cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives. Adjust the sweetness of the filling as needed.

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