Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (softened; for the cookies)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (for the cookies)
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (for the cookies)
• 2 eggs (for the cookies)
• 2 tsp vanilla (for the cookies)
• 3 cup flour (for the cookies)
• 1 tsp baking soda (for the cookies)
• 0.5 tsp salt (for the cookies)
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for the cinnamon sugar coating)
• 1 tbsp cinnamon (for the cinnamon sugar coating)
• 8 oz cream cheese (softened; for the cheesecake filling)
• 0.25 cup butter (softened; for the cheesecake filling)
• 2 cup powdered sugar (sifted; for the cheesecake filling)
• 1 tsp vanilla (for the cheesecake filling)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment or other lining as directed by the source.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the ¼ cup granulated sugar with the cinnamon for the coating. Set the cinnamon sugar aside.

3. 3

   Cream the softened cookie butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined and creamy.

4. 4

   Beat the eggs and the cookie vanilla into the creamed butter-and-sugar mixture.

5. 5

   Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.

6. 6

   Roll the dough into balls using about 1½ tablespoons of dough for each ball.

7. 7

   Coat each dough ball generously in the prepared cinnamon sugar.

8. 8

   Place the coated dough balls on the lined baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between them.

9. 9

   Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set.

10. 10

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    For the filling, beat the softened cream cheese and softened filling butter until smooth.

12. 12

    Add the sifted powdered sugar and filling vanilla. Beat until the mixture is creamy.

13. 13

    Chill the filling for 20–30 minutes so it is firm enough to assemble without squishing out.

14. 14

    When the cookies are completely cool, sandwich them with the chilled cheesecake filling.

Notes

Makes about 15 sandwich cookies. The source lists a 12-minute bake time but gives a range of 10–12 minutes in the instructions; use the edges being set as the doneness cue. Chill the filling before assembling, and make sure the cookies are completely cool before filling.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cookies
• baked
• holiday
• cinnamon
• cheesecake
• vegetarian