Description
Savor the delightful fusion of flavors in these Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies, a delectable treat that perfectly marries the warm, comforting essence of cinnamon rolls with the creamy richness of cheesecake. Ideal for breakfast, holidays, or any special occasion, these cookies are sure to impress with their soft texture and luscious cream cheese filling. Topped with a sweet vanilla icing and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, they make for a stunning dessert that appeals to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by blending softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth, then freeze for 30 minutes.
- For the cookie dough, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar; mix in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt) separately and gradually mix them into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Form cookie balls, fill with cheesecake mixture, seal them up, roll in cinnamon sugar, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11–13 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (36g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg