Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bites

Directions

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   For the cinnamon sugar mixture:
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   Stir cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl. Set aside
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   For the crust:
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   Preheat oven to 350F.
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   In a medium sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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   Beat butter and sugar together using a mixer on high until well combined. Stir in egg.
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   Add in flour mixture until well combined.
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   Turn out onto a greased 8x8 inch baking dish and smooth the dough into pan with a spoon.
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   Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
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    Bake for 20 minutes. Then remove it from the oven and poke holes in it with a fork to reduce puffiness. Allow to cool.
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    For the cheesecake:
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    Cream together cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Stir in remaining cheesecake ingredients until well combined.
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    Pour the filling mixture onto the cooled crust and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar.
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    Bake for 35 minutes (also at 350F).
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    Let cool on counter for about an hour and half (to room temperature). Then place in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
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    To serve, cut it into 1 inch cubes with a serrated knife, wiping off the knife frequently.