Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies that taste like they came from a bakery, but they have only a few ingredients and come together super easily!
Sometimes you need a simple cookie that comes together quickly. For those times, this Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookie is the perfect solution. These are a very quick recipe that have been popular on Simple Joy for over a decade!
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies
This is a brief overview of this simple recipe. For the full recipe with all of the measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Combine ingredients. In a bowl combine the sugar cookie mix, egg, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, pudding mix, and finally the chocolate chips.
- Roll into cookies. Using a cookie scoop, roll the cookies into balls and place about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
- Bake and enjoy!
What Sugar Cookie Mix to Use
I love making this recipe with Betty Crocker’s 17.5 ounce sugar cookie mix. It makes for just a really quick and easy dessert.
If you are unable to find it, or you would rather not use a pre-made mix, you can make the dough with my Sugar Cookie Recipe. Make the recipe as it is written, but before rolling into cookies mix in the brown sugar, cinnamon, pudding mix, and chocolate chips.
Best Sugar Cookie Recipe
Adding Pudding Mix
Adding pudding mix to cookies is a really fun way to add extra flavor and moisture. Here I loved the idea of adding a cheesecake flavor to a cinnamon roll like cookie. But realistically, if you can’t find cheesecake flavored pudding mix, any pudding mix flavor will work great. I would highly recommend vanilla. Be sure to grab instant pudding mix and not cook and serve.
Storing and Freezing
Store these cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. These freeze great. Freeze them in a single layer before transferring them to an air tight container and returning them to the freezer. Freeze the cookies for up to three months.
Other Easy Desserts
If you are looking for more short-cut desserts, try some of these:
If you make these cookies or any of my other recipes, leave me a comment letting me know what you think!
Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies
Ingredients
- 17.5 ounces Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
- 8 tablespoons butter softened (not melted)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3.4 ounces Jello Cheesecake Instant Pudding Mix just the dry mix
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine the sugar cookie mix with the butter and egg.17.5 ounces Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix, 8 tablespoons butter, 1 egg
- Mix in the brown sugar, cinnamon, pudding mix, and chocolate chips.1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 3.4 ounces Jello Cheesecake Instant Pudding Mix, 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Roll the cookies into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the cookies just begin to turn golden brown around the edges.
Sheila Llanas says
Your recipes all sound so addictive! I could eat a batch of these cookies for breakfast right now. Your mom dropping the ball — that comment cracked me up. I’ll be smiling all day over that one.
Sheila! Did you ever have any of her grain burgers????? Seriously. They were nasty. I hope that wherever she is, she knows how bad those were :)
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
Wait, they still make Code Red??!!!
Yeah! He’s addicted. But I think you have to go to gas stations to get it. :)
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This is a GENIUS recipe. I love the idea of the Frosting Creation AND pudding!!!! SOOOOOOO trying!
Right?? The possibilities are endless!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Holy cow those look amazing! Definitely pinning these, cuz there are my type of quick and easy cookies!
Thanks Jessi!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
These looks FABULOUS!
Thanks Julie!
Deebi27 says
Oh my, these looks sooo yummy…cinnamon…I am there!
Jessica Lane says
These cookies look yummy, unique AND easy. So, sign me up! And, just so we’re clear….I ALSO married a 15 year old boy – loves Star Wars, Back to the Future, hates onions, grew up on Hamburger Helper (and I swear would still eat it to this day if I let it in this house), the list goes on and on. But my question for you my dear….what is a CODE RED? Is that a soda? Never heard of it – but my boy grew up on Moxie and it’s a soda that is over the top dis-gust-ing – think cough syrup. Only on the coast of Maine! Gross!
Hahahaha! Sounds so much like my husband! Code Red is like Mountain Dew with cherry. It’s kind of barfy :)
KATHY says
What size is the cookie mix. It comes in 2 sizes
17.5 ounces
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Um, YEAH, these cookies are a super mega win in my book. Then again, anything “cookie” or “cinnamon roll” is a super mega win period. Have I told you how much I love you lately??
You have! But go ahead and say it again anyway :)
Cathy says
These looooook devine! Yum! I would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven’t already this week. Your favorite posts, most popular, recent or new! The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday’s at midnight. Followed by (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/.
I would be honored if you join us and follow to stay connected Have a wonderful week!
Hugs, Cathy
Jen Nikolaus says
Oh my stars. These look so good, I can’t even stand it. I want one NOW! What a genius recipe!!!
Thanks Jen!