Description
Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful blend of chewy cookie and creamy cheesecake, infused with the warm, sweet, and tangy flavors of apple cider. Perfect for autumn gatherings or as a cozy treat at home, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. With their golden edges and luscious filling, each bite is reminiscent of crisp fall days.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup pure apple cider
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream the butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract and apple cider until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to wet ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- On lined baking sheets, scoop dough into balls. Make an indentation in each ball and fill with cream cheese mixture; top with more dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg