Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cinnamon Roll Cookies, a scrumptious fusion of traditional cinnamon rolls and soft cookies. Each bite is a heavenly combination of a buttery cinnamon swirl and a creamy cheesecake filling that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in—these cookies are sure to impress with their gooey texture and rich flavor. Easy to make and highly customizable, you can enjoy them as is or elevate them with your favorite nuts or fruits. Get ready to savor these delicious treats!
Ingredients
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- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (sliced into cubes)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar (tightly packed)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups gluten free flour (or all-purpose flour)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- pinch sea salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Make the cheesecake filling by mixing softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy. Freeze teaspoon-sized balls of the mixture.
- In a stand mixer, beat cold cubed butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Combine gluten-free flour, baking soda, and sea salt until a thick dough forms.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture by combining softened butter and cinnamon.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Form cookie dough around frozen cheesecake balls, sealing them completely.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg