Description
These Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion of soft, chewy cookie dough and creamy cheesecake filling, all wrapped in a swirl of cinnamon sugar. Each bite offers a warm, gooey texture with a sweet, spiced flavor that evokes the comforting essence of freshly baked cinnamon rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract for the cheesecake filling until smooth.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
- To assemble, scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, add a teaspoon of cheesecake filling, and then top with another tablespoon of cookie dough. Pinch the edges to seal.
- Roll the filled cookie dough in the cinnamon sugar mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the cookie dough and cheesecake filling a day in advance and store them separately in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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