Cinnamon Kissed Cheesecake Donut Cookies

Ingredients:

For the Cookie Dough

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cheesecake Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
6. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
7. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten slightly.
8. Add a small spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center.
9. Cover with another piece of dough, seal edges, and roll into a ball.
10. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
11. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
12. While still warm, roll cookies in cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
13. Let cookies cool slightly before serving.

Notes

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Let cookies sit at room temperature before serving for best texture.
• Optional: drizzle with a light glaze for extra sweetness.