Description

These Cinnamon Kissed Cheesecake Donut Cookies are a delicious blend of rich cheesecake and sweet cinnamon flavor, baked into the shape of soft, chewy donut cookies. They have a perfect balance of creamy, tangy cheesecake filling with a warm, cinnamon-sugar coating that will melt in your mouth. A unique twist on both cheesecake and donuts—perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until light and fluffy.
Add dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
Make the cinnamon sugar coating: While the cookies are baking, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
Coat the cookies: After baking, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. While they are still warm, gently roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating them evenly.
Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or as a delicious treat anytime!

Notes

Cheesecake flavor: If you prefer a stronger cheesecake flavor, you can add a bit of lemon zest or a small splash of lemon juice to the dough.
Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze them for longer storage.
Optional filling: For an extra cheesecake-like touch, pipe a small amount of cheesecake filling (cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla) between two cookies for a sandwich-style treat!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American