Description
Warm cinnamon sugar meets a creamy, tangy cheesecake center in these delightful bites, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cinnamon sugar for coating (approx. 1/4 cup sugar + 1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and beat until smooth.
- Add the flour mixture to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1–1.25 inches) and create an indent in each ball.
- Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each indent.
- Mix cinnamon sugar and roll each filled bite until lightly coated.
- Place on baking sheet, 1 inch apart, and bake for 15–20 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, avoid overfilling with cream cheese and check doneness visually. You can also refrigerate filled dough balls for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10.5g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 2.2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg