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Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies

These delightful Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies combine a soft, chewy cookie base with a creamy cheesecake swirl and a classic cinnamon sugar ribbon, all topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. They offer the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls and the indulgence of cheesecake in a convenient cookie form, perfect for any dessert lover.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp milk
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Vanilla Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer (stand or hand-held)
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop (1.5-2 tbsp)
  • Piping bags or Ziploc bags
  • Wire Rack
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Prepare the Cookie Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stir in the milk until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix. Set aside.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in the all-purpose flour until fully incorporated. Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip or a Ziploc bag with a corner snipped off.
Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl
  1. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, packed light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir until a thick paste forms. Transfer to a separate small piping bag or Ziploc bag with a tiny corner snipped off.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of cookie dough for each cookie and flatten slightly into a disc on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Pipe a small dollop (about 1 tsp) of cheesecake filling onto the center of each flattened cookie dough disc. Then, pipe a small spiral or zigzag of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the cheesecake filling. Using a toothpick, gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the cheesecake and slightly into the cookie dough to create a marbled effect. Be careful not to mix too much, just enough to swirl.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set. The cheesecake filling might still look slightly soft in the middle. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze the Cookies
  1. While cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and desired drizzling consistency is reached. Add more milk a tiny bit at a time if too thick, or more powdered sugar if too thin. Transfer the glaze to a small piping bag or Ziploc bag with a very tiny corner snipped off.
  2. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the vanilla glaze generously over each cookie. Let the glaze set for about 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter, egg, and cream cheese are at room temperature. Chilling the assembled cookies for 15-20 minutes before baking can help them maintain their shape better, but it's not strictly necessary. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week (due to the cream cheese filling).