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.
Kristen says
Do you remember what size pouch the cookie mix was? I know there is a couple different sizes; I’d hate to mess up this yummy recipe! :]
I used the 8.5 oz size, but really with this recipe, a few ounces either way shouldn’t make a huge difference. It’s yummmmmy! :)
Leslie says
I baked these tonight, and I have to say that they were AMAZING!! I will definitely be making them again soon! Thanks so much for the recipe!
That’s so great to hear, Leslie! I love hearing when recipes turned out well!!
Patricia C says
Hope this isn’t a silly question, but the pudding mix – I’ve never seen/heard of cheesecake flavor. Is it cook/no cook and what is the brand?
Not a silly question at all Patricia! It’s Jello brand, and I found it right in my grocery store with all the other flavors. I actually hadn’t heard of it either until I went looking for a fun flavor to make pudding cookies with! Good luck!
linda says
I have no idea what I did wrong but my cookies turned out flat and not right! This might be a silly question but along with the sugar cookie package ingredients, the pudding mix calls for 2 cups of milk; am I also adding this in?
I am so sorry it didn’t work out for you Linda! I assume that you did add the other ingredients for the cookie dough? Mine called for butter and an egg. And no, you don’t add the milk for the pudding.
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
I can see why these are the cookies that won’t quit!! Super easy plus pudding cookies plus delicious!!!!! I can forgive your ice cream ambivalence because these look so super awesome. So funny how you and your husband are on opposite ends of the food spectrum. I’m fortunate to live with a guy that will pretty much eat whatever I give him. He’ll be happy to have these cookies!
Jan says
I have never heard of this Duncan Hines flavor creations, is it a cake mix or what??? These look Amazing, thanks!!
Thanks Jan! They are these little flavor packets in the frosting aisle, and they are kind of amazing. I’ve used them a couple times and really liked them. Ironically I’ve never actually used them for their purpose of flavoring frosting :)
Nicole Sullivan says
roughly how many cookies does one batch make?
Great question, Nicole. I would say roughly two dozen. But it greatly depends on how big you make them.
Kimm says
I made these cookies today and it was a bad idea. They are too yummy and hubby won’t eat them so they must leave the house. I will be taking them to the office tomorrow. To bad for the ladies that planned to start their diet timorrow.
Kimm, you scared me! I thought that they didn’t turn out well! Glad to know they came out just as addictive and rich as always! :) Yes, get them out of the house. Fast!