Cinnamon Sugar Cheesecake Cookies

45 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth, add the powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
  2. 2In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth, add the powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
  3. 3In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth, add the powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
  4. 4Scoop out 12 spoonfuls of mixture onto a small pan and place in the freezer for at least 30min or until frozen.
  5. 5Scoop out 12 spoonfuls of mixture onto a small pan and place in the freezer for at least 30min or until frozen.
  6. 6Scoop out 12 spoonfuls of mixture onto a small pan and place in the freezer for at least 30min or until frozen.
  7. 7Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  8. 8Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  9. 9Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  10. 10Microwave butter for about 30 seconds so it’s about half way melted.
  11. 11Microwave butter for about 30 seconds so it’s about half way melted.
  12. 12Microwave butter for about 30 seconds so it’s about half way melted.
  13. 13Beat the butter and sugars together for 1-2min and sugar is dissolved. Add vanilla and egg; mix until combined.
  14. 14Beat the butter and sugars together for 1-2min and sugar is dissolved. Add vanilla and egg; mix until combined.
  15. 15Beat the butter and sugars together for 1-2min and sugar is dissolved. Add vanilla and egg; mix until combined.
  16. 16Mix in the flour, baking soda, and baking powder until fully combined. Place in the fridge for 20min to chill. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  17. 17Mix in the flour, baking soda, and baking powder until fully combined. Place in the fridge for 20min to chill. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  18. 18Mix in the flour, baking soda, and baking powder until fully combined. Place in the fridge for 20min to chill. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  19. 19Scoop out 12 equal size dough balls. With the dough ball in one hand flatten it using your other. Place the frozen cream cheese mixture in the center and fold the dough over so the mixture is completely hidden. Roll between your hands and drop into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  20. 20Scoop out 12 equal size dough balls. With the dough ball in one hand flatten it using your other. Place the frozen cream cheese mixture in the center and fold the dough over so the mixture is completely hidden. Roll between your hands and drop into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  21. 21Scoop out 12 equal size dough balls. With the dough ball in one hand flatten it using your other. Place the frozen cream cheese mixture in the center and fold the dough over so the mixture is completely hidden. Roll between your hands and drop into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  22. 22Place cookies on the cookie sheet leaving about 2in between for them to spread. Bake for 9-11min or until edges are golden.
  23. 23Place cookies on the cookie sheet leaving about 2in between for them to spread. Bake for 9-11min or until edges are golden.
  24. 24Place cookies on the cookie sheet leaving about 2in between for them to spread. Bake for 9-11min or until edges are golden.
  25. 25Allow to cool on the tray for 5 minutes and then transfer to wire rack. Once cool you can dip in the sugar mixture for a little extra crunch.
  26. 26Allow to cool on the tray for 5 minutes and then transfer to wire rack. Once cool you can dip in the sugar mixture for a little extra crunch.
  27. 27Allow to cool on the tray for 5 minutes and then transfer to wire rack. Once cool you can dip in the sugar mixture for a little extra crunch.

Ingredients

  • 5 oz cream cheese
  • 5 oz cream cheese
  • 5 oz cream cheese
  • 40 g powdered sugar
  • 40 g powdered sugar
  • 40 g powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 114 g salted butter
  • 114 g salted butter
  • 114 g salted butter
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 100 g light brown sugar
  • 100 g light brown sugar
  • 100 g light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 190 g all purpose flour
  • 190 g all purpose flour
  • 190 g all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 67 g granulated sugar
  • 67 g granulated sugar
  • 67 g granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1.5 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1.5 tbsp cinnamon

Equipment

medium bowlsmall panbaking sheetparchment paperwire rack