Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies. These chewy cookies are filled with a creamy cheesecake center and topped with a spiced sugar mix, making them the perfect treat for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 6 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Begin by boiling the apple cider in a saucepan until reduced to about half a cup. Allow it to cool.
- For the cheesecake filling, mix cold cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars. Add egg yolks and vanilla, then combine with the dry ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Portion cookie dough onto baking sheets; flatten slightly and add cheesecake filling before topping with another dough round.
- Bake for about 11 minutes until edges are golden. While warm, coat in melted butter and roll in spiced sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Ensure cream cheese is cold for a smoother filling. Chill the dough before baking to maintain shape. Experiment by adding nuts or dried fruits for extra texture.