Cheesecake Stuffed Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of our Cheesecake Stuffed Cinnamon Roll Cookies! These delightful treats feature a soft, chewy base infused with rich cinnamon swirls, and are generously filled with creamy cheesecake for that ultimate flavor burst. Drizzle on a luscious vanilla glaze to elevate every bite—perfect for cookie lovers seeking a sweet twist!
Prep
30
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
12
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- 100 g brown sugar
- butter (to taste)
- cinnamon (to taste)
- powdered sugar (to taste)
- vanilla (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- 2
For the cinnamon roll filling, combine softened butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well mixed.
- 3
Make the snickerdoodle cookie dough and incorporate the cinnamon roll filling into it.
- 4
Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet and bake until golden.
- 5
Once cooled, drizzle with a sweet vanilla glaze.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bring cream cheese to exactly 65-70°F before mixing to prevent lumps - cold cream cheese creates grainy filling that won't smooth out even with extended beating.ingredient65-70°F
- ✓Chill the assembled cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cream cheese filling from leaking out as butter melts faster than the dough sets.timing30 minutes
- ✓Bake at 325°F instead of typical cookie temperature (350°F) because the cream cheese filling needs gentle heat to set without curdling or creating steam pockets.technique325°F
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of powdered sugar to cream cheese in the filling to achieve proper consistency - too little sugar creates runny filling that won't hold shape during baking.ingredient3:1 ratio
- ✓Wait until cookies reach internal temperature of 190°F before removing from oven to ensure the cream cheese filling is fully set and won't ooze when cut.timing190°F internal temp
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Prep
30
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
12
people
Level
intermediate
Share this recipe
Cheesecake Stuffed Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of our Cheesecake Stuffed Cinnamon Roll Cookies! These delightful treats feature a soft, chewy base infused with rich cinnamon swirls, and are generously filled with creamy cheesecake for that ultimate flavor burst. Drizzle on a luscious vanilla glaze to elevate every bite—perfect for cookie lovers seeking a sweet twist!
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- 100 g brown sugar
- butter (to taste)
- cinnamon (to taste)
- powdered sugar (to taste)
- vanilla (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- 2
For the cinnamon roll filling, combine softened butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well mixed.
- 3
Make the snickerdoodle cookie dough and incorporate the cinnamon roll filling into it.
- 4
Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet and bake until golden.
- 5
Once cooled, drizzle with a sweet vanilla glaze.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bring cream cheese to exactly 65-70°F before mixing to prevent lumps - cold cream cheese creates grainy filling that won't smooth out even with extended beating.ingredient65-70°F
- ✓Chill the assembled cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cream cheese filling from leaking out as butter melts faster than the dough sets.timing30 minutes
- ✓Bake at 325°F instead of typical cookie temperature (350°F) because the cream cheese filling needs gentle heat to set without curdling or creating steam pockets.technique325°F
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of powdered sugar to cream cheese in the filling to achieve proper consistency - too little sugar creates runny filling that won't hold shape during baking.ingredient3:1 ratio
- ✓Wait until cookies reach internal temperature of 190°F before removing from oven to ensure the cream cheese filling is fully set and won't ooze when cut.timing190°F internal temp