Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Christmas Cheesecake Snickerdoodles—soft snickerdoodle cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center and rolled in a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these cookies combine the classic flavors of snickerdoodles with a luscious surprise, making them a must-have treat for your holiday cookie platter.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Chill in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Assemble the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take about 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it slightly, and place a small ball of cheesecake filling in the center. Wrap the dough around the filling and roll it into a ball.
- Coat the Cookies: Roll the filled cookie dough balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.
Feel free to customize the coating with powdered sugar or crushed nuts for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal (per cookie)
Keywords: Christmas cookies, cheesecake snickerdoodles, holiday baking, festive treats, easy cookie recipes, snickerdoodle cookies, cream cheese cookies, holiday desserts.