Description
These Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies are the kind of sweet treat that instantly makes any dessert table feel special. With warm cinnamon spice, a soft cream cheese cookie base, and a smooth vanilla glaze, they bring together cozy bakery flavor in an easy recipe that works for holiday baking, dessert ideas, sweet snack cravings, and fun food ideas when you want something extra memorable.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms.
6. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
7. Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and lightly flatten each one.
8. Sprinkle or lightly swirl the cinnamon sugar mixture over each cookie.
9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
11. Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest flavor and best texture.
Chill the dough for 20 to 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm or if you want thicker cookies.
Let the cookies cool completely before glazing so the drizzle stays on top instead of melting away.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 28mg