Cinnamon-Kissed Cheesecake Donut Cookies: A Sweet Hug in Every Bite!

✨ Cinnamon-Kissed Cheesecake Donut Cookies: A Sweet Hug in Every Bite! ✨

Imagine a warm, cinnamon sugar-coated cookie stuffed with creamy cheesecake filling, baked to perfection and optionally drizzled with caramel sauce. Yep, dreams do come true! Save this, tag your baking squad, and let's get rolling. 🍩💛

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Dough:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Optional (but irresistible):

• 1 cup caramel sauce

Baking Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Dough:

• Cream butter + sugar until fluffy and smooth.
• Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.

2️⃣ Cheesecake Filling Magic:

• Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until silky smooth.
• Transfer the mixture to a piping bag for easy filling.

3️⃣ Shape the Cookies (the fun part!):

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten them, and shape into circles with a cookie cutter.
• Pipe cheesecake filling around the edges, fold the dough over to seal, and cut out the center for a donut look.

4️⃣ Coat in Cinnamon Bliss:

• Mix sugar + cinnamon in a shallow dish.
• Roll each cookie in the mixture, ensuring every inch is covered in that delicious cinnamon goodness.

5️⃣ Bake to Perfection:

• Arrange cookies on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden and set.

6️⃣ Optional Finishing Touch:

• Drizzle with warm caramel sauce for the ultimate indulgence!

Quick Facts

⏱ Prep Time: 20 mins | Bake Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 35 mins
🍪 Servings: ~24 cookies

Why You’ll Love It

Soft, buttery cookies. Tangy cheesecake centers. Cinnamon sugar sparkle. And caramel? That’s just the cherry on top!

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