Description
These cozy, indulgent cookies combine warm spices and sweet apple cider with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for autumn treats.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla: Crack in the egg and add the vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- Incorporate the apple cider into the mixture.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Scoop the dough, flatten it, and place a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, then wrap the dough around the filling.
- Bake the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider drizzling melted chocolate on top or incorporating nuts into the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, cheesecake, apple cider, autumn treats, fall flavors