Description
Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies combine the rich textures of cheesecake with the delightful flavors of cinnamon rolls, offering a scrumptious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cinnamon Swirl:
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Cookie Dough:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Make the Cheesecake Centers: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Scoop teaspoon-sized portions onto parchment paper and freeze 45–60 minutes until firm.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter into a thick, spreadable paste. Set aside.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Create the Swirl: Gently fold in the cinnamon mixture using a spatula, leaving visible ribbons throughout the dough.
- Stuff the Cookies: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly, place one frozen cheesecake portion in the center, seal completely, and roll into a smooth ball.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cookie balls for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers look soft.
- Finish: Cool 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. Drizzle with glaze if desired.
Notes
- Freezing the filling is key to keeping that creamy center intact.
- Don’t overbake — they continue setting as they cool.
- For thicker cookies, keep dough well chilled before baking.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before baking for extra sparkle.
- These taste even better the next day once flavors settle.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg