Description
Delicious and soft cheesecake donut cookies kissed with cinnamon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for coating.
- Scoop dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are slightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust cookies lightly with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, increase the amount of ground cinnamon used in the cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg