Cinnamon Kissed Cheesecake Donut Cookies
These soft, chewy cookies are filled with a creamy cheesecake center and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar crust, offering the
Ingredients
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
½ tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Caramel Sauce (optional):
1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag for easy filling.
Shape the Cookies:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten each one. Use a large cookie cutter to shape them into circles.
Pipe the cheesecake filling around the sides of each circle, then fold the edges over to enclose the filling, pressing to seal. Cut out the center to form a donut shape.
Coat the Cookies:
In a shallow dish, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Roll each cookie in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
Bake the Cookies:
Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
Optional Caramel Sauce:
If desired, drizzle the cookies with warm caramel sauce before serving.
Enjoy these cinnamon-sugar kissed treats, filled with a creamy cheesecake surprise! Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack. 
