Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies. Combining the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice with a creamy cheesecake filling, these cookies offer a unique chewy texture that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a special treat alongside your favorite hot beverage, these cookies are a must-try for any dessert lover. With simple steps to follow, you can easily whip up this seasonal favorite that’s sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 egg yolks
- 6 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the apple cider reduction by boiling apple cider in a saucepan until it thickens slightly, then cool.
- Make the cheesecake filling by beating cold cream cheese with sugar until smooth; mix in vanilla and cooled apple cider reduction.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter with light brown sugar, then blend in egg yolks and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, spices) in another bowl; gradually add to wet mixture until fully combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough balls, flatten them, add cheesecake filling, and seal.
- Place on lined baking sheets, brush with melted butter, sprinkle spiced sugar topping, and bake for about 11 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg