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Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies

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Delight in soft, chewy Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies that combine the classic flavors of cinnamon rolls with creamy cheesecake in every bite. Perfectly spiced and irresistibly creamy, these cookies are a unique dessert treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth to make the cheesecake filling.
  7. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon to create the cinnamon swirl.
  8. Take about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it in your hand; spread approximately 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling on top, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Fold the cookie dough around the filling and cinnamon sugar to enclose completely, forming a ball.
  10. Place the filled dough balls on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  12. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle the cooled cookies with a simple cream cheese glaze made from powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla extract.

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