Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies: The Ultimate Dessert Mashup
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies combine soft, chewy cinnamon roll flavors with creamy cheesecake filling in every bite! Perfect for holiday baking, dessert lovers, or anytime cookie cravings strike. The warm cinnamon swirl and rich cheesecake center make them impossible to resist.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup brown sugar
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 2 eggs
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking soda
– ½ tsp salt
– 2 tsp cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling:
– 4 oz cream cheese, softened
– ¼ cup powdered sugar
– ½ tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
– 3 tbsp melted butter
– ¼ cup sugar
– 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
1. Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Chill.
2. Make Dough: Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients. Chill dough 30 mins.
3. Assemble: Roll cookie dough (2 tbsp portions) into balls, flatten, add 1 tsp filling, then seal. Roll in cinnamon sugar.
4. Bake: At 350°F for 12-14 mins until edges are golden.
Tips
– Chill dough to prevent spreading.
– Don’t overbake—centers should stay soft!
– Drizzle with icing for extra cinnamon roll vibes.
Serving Suggestion
Enjoy warm with a glass of milk or coffee. Perfect for brunch, parties, or gifting!
Conclusion
These cookies are a dreamy mix of two favorites—spiced, sweet, and creamy. Bake a batch today and watch them disappear! 🍪✨
(Image: Golden-brown cookies with swirled cinnamon and a gooey cheesecake center.)
