Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies
These Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies combine warm spices and a creamy filling, creating a delicious, soft, and chewy treat perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
Spiced Sugar Topping
- 0.25 cup butter, melted for brushing
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar for spiced sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for spiced sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, apple cider, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Filling Preparation
- For the filling, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Forming Cookies
- Scoop out some dough and flatten it into a disc.
- Place a small dollop of cream cheese filling in the center. Enclose the filling with the dough and roll it into a ball.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten them with your hand.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with spiced sugar.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
To keep these cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will last for about a week. If you want to keep them for a longer time, you can freeze them.