Description
Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate fall treat that combines the warm flavors of apple cider with a rich cheesecake filling. These delightful cookies feature a chewy exterior and a creamy center, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet indulgence after dinner. Easy to make and bursting with autumn spices, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared as gifts during the holiday season, they capture the essence of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 oz cream cheese, cold
- Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens to about 1/2 cup. Let cool.
- Mix cold cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth; refrigerate.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time, then mix in cooled apple cider reduction.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt) and add to wet mixture.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Form cookie dough balls on baking sheets and create indentations.
- Fill each indentation with cheesecake filling; cover with more dough if needed.
- Bake for about 11 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Brush warm cookies with melted butter and sprinkle with spiced sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chill cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies. Feel free to add chopped nuts or dried apples for extra texture.