Description

These Cinnamon Cheesecake Cookies are soft, pillowy cookies with a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating and a creamy cheesecake center. They’re everything you love about cinnamon desserts, wrapped up in one irresistible bite. Perfect for holidays, cookie swaps, or anytime you’re craving something cozy and delicious.

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Filling:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cookie Dough:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Make the cheesecake filling: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop small 1/2 teaspoon-sized dollops onto a parchment-lined plate and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, and mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to work with.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, stir together cinnamon and sugar for the coating.
Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of cookie dough, flatten slightly, and place a frozen cheesecake center in the middle. Wrap dough around the filling and roll into a ball.
Roll the cookie ball in cinnamon sugar, then place on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are just slightly golden.

Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.

Notes

Don’t skip freezing the cheesecake filling – it makes stuffing much easier.
These cookies stay soft for days and are even better the next day!

Want extra cinnamon flavor? Add a pinch to the cheesecake filling too.