Description
Delightful cookies that combine the creaminess of cheesecake with the warm spice of cinnamon, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Enjoy your Cinnamon Kissed Cheesecake Donut Cookies warm or at room temperature!
Notes
Consider chilling the dough for about 30 minutes before baking for best results. May substitute low-fat cream cheese or gluten-free flour as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg