Description
Indulge in these delightful Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bites that marry the flavors of a classic snickerdoodle cookie with creamy cheesecake in perfect bite-sized portions. Ideal for entertaining or satisfying a sweet craving!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a mini muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press mixture into each liner to form the crust. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, flour, egg, vanilla, and cinnamon. Spoon filling over the crust.
- Bake: Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until set. Cool, then chill for at least 2 hours.
- Add topping: Mix cinnamon and sugar, sprinkle over each bite before serving.
Notes
- For a fun twist, sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg on top.
- These can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
- Serve cold for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
