Description
These Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies combine the warm flavors of fall with a creamy cheesecake filling, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) apple cider
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese
- cold
- 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 3/4 cups (218 g) all-purpose flour
- spooned and leveled
- 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter
- softened
- 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar
- packed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) apple cider reduction from above
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- pinch ground allspice
- 1–2 tbsp (14–28 g) salted butter
- melted
Instructions
- To make the apple cider reduction, simmer 2 cups of apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced to about 1/2 cup, then set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cold cream cheese, 3 tbsp granulated white sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla, and beat until smooth. Refrigerate while you prepare the cookie dough.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and 2 tsp vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in 2 tbsp of the cooled apple cider reduction.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough onto the baking sheet, flatten slightly, and add a small spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center. Top with another tablespoon of cookie dough, sealing the filling.
- Repeat until all dough and filling are used, then bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, mix together the spiced sugar ingredients. Brush warm cookies with melted salted butter and sprinkle with the spiced sugar mixture.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving, and enjoy your delicious Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies!
Notes
For best results, make sure your cream cheese is cold and the butter is softened. Feel free to adjust the spices to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
Keywords: Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies, dessert, baking, fall flavors, cookies