Step 1: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

Step 4: Assemble the Cookies

Step 5: Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

Step 6: Bake

Step 7: Cool

Beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in ½ tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Set aside.In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.Flatten 1 tablespoon of dough in your hand, place 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, and wrap the dough around it. Seal completely, roll seam-side down, and flatten slightly.Mix cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each cookie evenly in the mixture.Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.These Churro Cheesecake Cookies are best slightly warm, when the centers are extra creamy.