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Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies


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  • Author: Jam Scott
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies combine the best of both worlds: soft, cinnamon-swirled cookies with a creamy cheesecake center, finished with a smooth glaze. They’re perfect for brunch spreads, holiday baking trays, or whenever you’re craving something sweet, cozy, and just a little bit extra.


Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

0.75 cup granulated sugar

0.5 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2.75 cups all-purpose flour

0.5 teaspoon baking soda

0.5 teaspoon salt

0.25 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon cinnamon

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

0.33 cup powdered sugar

2 ounces cream cheese, softened

0.5 cup powdered sugar

1 to 2 tablespoons milk or cream


Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar for the filling until smooth. Scoop small teaspoons onto a parchment-lined plate and freeze for 30 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.

5. In a shallow bowl, combine 0.25 cup sugar and cinnamon.

6. Scoop cookie dough into balls and roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

7. Take a frozen cream cheese ball and press it into the center of each dough ball. Wrap the dough around it, sealing the cheesecake inside.

8. Place dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced apart.

9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.

10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

11. Mix the glaze ingredients until smooth, adjusting the milk for drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Be sure to fully freeze the cheesecake filling—it prevents leaks while baking.

Seal the dough completely around the filling to keep the cream cheese center intact.

Let the cookies cool completely before glazing to avoid melting the drizzle.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg