Cheesecake Donut Cookies – A Decadent Treat Combining the Best of Cheesecake, Donuts, and Cookies!
If you love rich cheesecake flavors with the soft chewiness of donuts and the crisp edges of cookies, this recipe will quickly become your new favorite dessert.
These cheesecake donut cookies remind me of baking with my grandma—her kitchen always smelled like warm vanilla and sweet dough. I wanted to capture that cozy feeling in a single bite, and this recipe did just that!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball gently with your fingers or the bottom of a glass to create a donut-like shape with a slight hole in the center.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes, then dust generously with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie)
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
Printable Recipe Summary
| Cheesecake Donut Cookies | |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Cream cheese, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, powdered sugar |
| Instructions | Mix wet and dry ingredients, form balls, flatten, bake, cool, and dust with sugar |
FAQs
Q: Can I freeze the dough?
Yes, shape into balls and freeze on a tray, then store in a sealed bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes.
Q: Can I use low-fat cream cheese?
You can, but the cookies may be less creamy and slightly drier.
Q: How do I make the donut hole more defined?
Use your finger or a small piping tip to gently press a hole in the center before baking.
Q: How long do these cookies stay fresh?
Stored in an airtight container, they stay soft and fresh for about 3–4 days.
