Description
Cheesecake Stuffed Snickerdoodles combine the soft, cinnamon-sugar charm of snickerdoodles with a luscious, creamy cheesecake center. These bakery-style cookies are rich, chewy, and full of indulgent surprises in every bite.
Ingredients
- For the snickerdoodle dough:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the cinnamon-sugar coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop small portions onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until dough forms. Chill dough for 20–30 minutes.
- Flatten a scoop of dough, place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center, wrap dough around it, and roll into a ball.
- Roll dough balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underdone. Let rest on sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use brown butter for a deeper flavor.
- Try adding nutmeg or cardamom for a holiday touch.
- Flavor cheesecake filling with lemon zest or almond extract.
- Add chocolate or white chocolate chips to the dough for variation.
- Make mini versions with smaller scoops and less filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
