Description
These Cinnamon Kissed Cheesecake Donut Cookies are a perfect combination of soft, buttery dough, creamy cheesecake filling, and a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. A delicious, indulgent treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Caramel Sauce (optional):
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. - Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag. - Shape the Cookies:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, flatten each one, and use a large cookie cutter to shape the dough into circles.
Pipe the cheesecake filling around the edges of each circle, fold the dough over to enclose the filling, press to seal, and cut out the center to form a donut shape. - Coat the Cookies:
Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll each cookie in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat. - Bake the Cookies:
Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden and set.
Notes
- You can substitute brown sugar for the granulated sugar in the dough for a richer flavor.
- For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg