Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ cup apple cider
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
– ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the cheesecake filling)
Instructions
Making these Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies is straightforward. Follow these steps to create this delicious treat:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Incorporate Apple Cider: Gradually mix in the apple cider until fully incorporated.
6. Combine with Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
7. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, apple cider vinegar, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
8. Scoop Cookie Dough: Using a cookie scoop, drop a tablespoon of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop.
9. Add Cheesecake Filling: Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie and fill it with a teaspoon of the cheesecake filling.
10. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These steps will guide you in creating the delightful Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g