Now, in a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until everything is blended well. The dough should be soft but manageable. At this point, you can get creative—feel free to taste the dough (I won’t tell!). Now, take your cookie scoop and begin to portion the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Give them some space to spread out during baking.
Before you pop them in the oven, let’s prepare the topping! In a small bowl, mix together some sugar and cinnamon—around 2 tablespoons of sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon should do the trick—and sprinkle it generously on each cookie before they go into the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The smell wafting through your kitchen during this time will make you feel like you’re in a bakery!
Once the cookies are out of the oven, allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. While they cool, let’s whip up that luscious frosting! In a small bowl, mix your powdered sugar with milk until it reaches a drizzle-able consistency. Drizzle it over your cooled cookies, and voilà! Your Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies are ready to be enjoyed.
Pro Tips for Best Results
I tested this recipe three different ways to find the perfect balance between cheesecake filling and cookie dough. Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so it blends well without lumps in your frosting! This makes for a silky, smooth topping that perfectly complements the cookie’s texture.
Don’t skimp on the cinnamon-sugar topping! I found that a generous sprinkle gives these cookies that classic cinnamon roll flair that takes them over the top. It’s what makes the first bite a warm hug, enveloping your taste buds in a sweet embrace!
Lastly, I suggest letting the cookies cool fully before adding the icing. This is a step I rushed once when I couldn’t wait to dive in, and I ended up with a mess! Letting them cool allows the icing to set nicely and keeps everything perfectly intact for that Instagram-worthy shot when you’re ready to share.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
One common mistake I made during my early baking days was overmixing the dough. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies instead of soft and chewy ones. So, make sure to mix just until combined; you want that ideal cookie texture. (See the next page below to continue…)