Cinnamon Kissed Cheesecake Donut Cookies Recipe
Soft, buttery donut cookies filled with creamy cheesecake and rolled in sweet cinnamon sugar. This easy homemade dessert recipe is baked to golden perfection and finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce for the ultimate indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For Coating & Topping:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
Beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag for easy filling.
Step 3: Shape the Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
Flatten each ball slightly and shape into circles.
Pipe cheesecake filling around the outer edge.
Fold dough over the filling, press gently to seal, and cut out the center to create a donut shape.
Step 4: Coat the Cookies
In a shallow dish, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
Roll each cookie in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
Step 5: Bake
Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden and set.
Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with caramel sauce.
Serve warm for the ultimate gooey cheesecake center and soft cinnamon sugar coating.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
Chill shaped cookies for 10 minutes before baking if dough becomes too soft.
Do not overbake — they should remain soft in the center.
For cleaner donut holes, use a small round cutter or piping tip.
Caramel sauce can be warmed slightly for easier drizzling.
