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Delicious cinnamon kissed cheesecake donut cookies on a plate

Cinnamon Kissed Cheesecake Donut Cookies

Delightful cookies that combine the soft texture of cookies with the rich flavor of cheesecake, perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying with coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For an extra kick, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cream cheese filling
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened Ensure that cream cheese is at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Incorporate the cream cheese mixture into the cookie dough until well combined.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  9. Let cool before serving.

Notes

These cookies are best served warm or at room temperature. Arrange on a platter for a delightful dessert display. They pair wonderfully with a glass of milk or coffee.