Description
Luxuriously soft and chewy, these Cheesecake Cookies boast a perfect cream cheese tang and cinnamon swirl finish. Includes complete cooking instructions and detailed nutritional breakdown.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 1/2 cups
- Unsalted Butter (softened): 1/2 cup (1 stick)
- Cream Cheese (full-fat, softened): 4 ounces
- Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Large Egg: 1
- Light Brown Sugar (packed): 1/4 cup
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the large egg until fully incorporated.
- Step 2: Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing only until the dough comes together and no streaks of flour remain. Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Step 3: While the dough chills, prepare the cinnamon swirl filling by combining the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Step 4: Once chilled, roll the cookie dough out onto a lightly floured surface into a rectangle shape (about 1/4 inch thick). Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the entire surface, then tightly roll the dough up lengthwise into a log.
- Step 5: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the log into rounds (about 3/4 inch thick) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Notes
- Due to the cream cheese, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for peak freshness, though they are lovely served cold.
- Elevate the flavor by adding a simple drizzle of powdered sugar glaze (powdered sugar whisked with a splash of milk) right before serving.
- For the most visually stunning cinnamon swirl, ensure you roll the log as tightly as possible in Step 4 to prevent the filling from separating during slicing.
- If the cookies have firmed up after refrigeration, a quick 5-second burst in the microwave will restore that delicious, soft-baked texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large cookie (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 310
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 25g