Cinnamon Kissed Cheesecake Donut Cookies Recipe
Yield: Approximately 24 cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a piping bag or small zip-top bag and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Scoop 1 ½ tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Flatten slightly in your palm.
- Pipe or spoon a small amount of cheesecake filling (about ½ teaspoon) into the center of the dough.
- Gently wrap the dough around the filling, sealing the edges, and roll back into a smooth ball.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Dust with additional powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature for a delightful cinnamon-kissed treat!
These cookies are a perfect blend of soft cinnamon dough with a creamy cheesecake surprise inside. Enjoy with a warm cup of coffee or tea! ☕