Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies. These delightful treats feature a chewy cookie base infused with the warm essence of apple cider and spices, enveloping a rich, creamy cheesecake center that surprises with every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a comforting snack at home, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress. With their spiced sugar topping and irresistible texture, they capture the essence of autumn in each delicious morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 egg yolks
- 6 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Prepare an apple cider reduction by simmering apple cider until thickened.
- In one bowl, mix softened butter, sugars, and egg yolks until fluffy; add cooled cider reduction.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- For the filling, beat cold cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Form cookies by placing cheesecake filling in flattened dough, sealing it completely.
- Bake at 350°F for about 11 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg