Ingredients
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
– 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for rolling)
– Extra flour for dusting
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Hand mixer or stand mixer
– Baking sheets
– Parchment paper
– Cookie scoop
– Large plate or shallow dish (for rolling in cinnamon sugar)
– Plastic wrap (for chilling)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, start by making that luscious cheesecake filling. In my kitchen, I grab a mixing bowl and combine the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of sugar, the egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Using my hand mixer, I blend everything until it’s beautifully smooth and creamy. Once it’s well-mixed, I cover it with plastic wrap and pop it into the fridge while I work on the dough. This small step helps the filling stiffen just enough to keep its shape later. (See the next page below to continue steps…)