Ingredients:
For the Dough:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened 

1 cup granulated sugar 

2 large eggs 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

3 cups all-purpose flour 

1 tsp baking powder 

1/2 tsp salt 

For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened 

1/4 cup granulated sugar 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
1 cup granulated sugar 

1 tbsp ground cinnamon 

For the Caramel Sauce (optional):
1 cup caramel sauce 

Instructions:
Prepare the Dough:



whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:


Shape the Cookies:




Coat the Cookies:


Bake the Cookies:


