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Cheesecake Stuffed Snickerdoodles

Delicious, soft, and chewy snickerdoodles with a creamy cheesecake center – the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Snickerdoodle Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
For the Optional Coating
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Mixed with sugar.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Forming the Cookies
  1. Take a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it in your hand, and place about a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center.
  2. Fold the dough around the filling and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Baking
  1. Roll each cookie ball in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar (optional) before placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes or until they are lightly golden.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them wrapped in plastic for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave for a few seconds before eating.