Description
Delightful cookies that blend the fluffy texture of donuts with the rich creaminess of cheesecake, dusted in aromatic cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Cup Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and light.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and cream cheese to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly before rolling them in a mixture of cinnamon and powdered sugar.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese and butter are softened before use. You can prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon, cheesecake, cookies, dessert, comfort food