24 Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Cookies with Creamy Surprise
The ultimate comfort treat that melts in your mouth—sweet tooth heaven! These Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies combine a soft-baked cookie base with a creamy cheesecake filling and a cinnamon sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- Dash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whip up the cookie dough by creaming butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop cookie dough balls, flatten slightly, and add a dollop of cheesecake mixture. Fold and seal into a ball.
- Roll sealed dough balls in cinnamon sugar.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden. Once cool, drizzle with vanilla glaze.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened for easy mixing.
- Do not overbake to maintain a soft center.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg