Description
Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies, a delightful treat perfect for autumn. These cookies combine the chewy texture of spiced apple cider dough with a creamy cheesecake filling, creating an irresistible dessert. Brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with a blend of cinnamon and sugar, each bite is a taste of fall that will enchant everyone. Ideal for gatherings or simply enjoying at home, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups apple cider
- 3 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1 3/4 cups 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 unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 6 oz cream cheese, cold
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp apple cider reduction from above
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- pinch ground allspice
- 1–2 tbsp salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened; cool.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth; add egg yolks and vanilla.
- Cream softened butter with sugars, then mix in reduced apple cider.
- Combine dry ingredients and stir into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough, add cheesecake filling, shape into balls, and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 11 minutes; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with spiced sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg