Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies
These cookies combine the flavors of cinnamon rolls and cheesecake for a delightful treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl. Gradually blend this into the creamed mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Drop tablespoons of cookie dough onto a baking sheet, then create a small indent in the center of each cookie. Fill the indent with the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness. You can also add a drizzle of icing on top for extra sweetness.