Description
Delicious cookies that blend the flavors of cheesecake and cinnamon rolls, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading. Optionally, roll in sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Prepare frosting by beating together softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Avoid over-mixing for tender cookies and watch them closely to ensure a soft center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, cheesecake, cinnamon, family recipe