Description
Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate fall treat, combining the comforting flavors of apple cider and warm spices with a creamy cheesecake filling. These cookies are soft and chewy on the outside, with a luscious center that creates a delightful contrast in texture. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these cookies are destined to become a seasonal favorite among apple lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 2 egg yolks
- Spiced sugar topping (sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg)
Instructions
- Reduce the apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; let cool.
- For the cheesecake filling, blend cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Cream butter and sugars in a separate bowl; mix in cooled apple cider reduction and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough, place cheesecake filling in center, and seal it.
- Bake for about 11 minutes until golden around edges.
- Brush warm cookies with melted butter and sprinkle with spiced sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg