Description
Cinnamon Cheesecake Cookies merge two classic desserts into one delectable treat that melts in your mouth. Creamy cheesecake notes blend perfectly with warm cinnamon, creating a simple cookie sure to delight family and friends at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- ½ cup cream cheese
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the oven to precisely 350F and arrange your baking rack in the center position.
- Combine 1 cup flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium mixing bowl.
- Cream ½ cup softened butter with ½ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Whisk 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the butter mixture until completely incorporated.
- Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating ½ cup softened cream cheese with ¼ cup powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until silky smooth.
- Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch round balls and place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Create a small indentation in the center of each dough ball using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
- Carefully spoon 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each cookie’s center depression.
- Dust the cookies with ground cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.
- Bake at 350F for exactly 12-15 minutes, watching for golden edges and set centers.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to help cookies hold their form and prevent spreading.
- Room temperature cream cheese ensures a smooth, creamy filling that blends perfectly with the cookie base.
- Use a small spoon or melon baller to create uniform indentations for consistent cream cheese filling in each cookie.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to maintain the same tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 166 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg