Description
Experience the taste of autumn with these delightful Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies! Chewy on the outside and filled with a creamy cheesecake center, these cookies are a perfect blend of warm spices and sweet apple flavor. Ideal for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can whip up this delicious treat. Prepare to indulge in every bite, where the comforting aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg envelops your kitchen, making it a must-try seasonal dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 6 oz cream cheese, cold
- 2 tbsp apple cider reduction
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for topping
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon for topping
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg for topping
- pinch ground allspice for topping
- 1–2 tbsp salted butter, melted for topping
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens to about ¼ cup.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth for the filling.
- Cream butter and sugars together, then incorporate egg yolks and reduced cider.
- Combine dry ingredients separately; mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough, fill with cheesecake mixture, and seal.
- Bake for about 11 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 102mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
Keywords: Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for better texture. Feel free to add chopped nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor.