Description
These Apple Pie Cheesecake Cookies combine the best of apple pie and creamy cheesecake in a delightful cookie form. Soft and tender cookie dough is filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture studded with cinnamon-spiced diced apples, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, these cookies bring the comforting flavors of fall into an easy-to-make treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup diced apples
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined and the batter is smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the leavening agent and salt are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form the cookie dough.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Carefully fold in the diced apples and cinnamon to create a flavorful cheesecake filling.
- Portion Cookie Dough: Drop spoonfuls of the prepared cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading.
- Create Filling Indentations: Using your finger or the back of a spoon, make a small indentation in the center of each cookie dough ball to hold the cream cheese mixture.
- Fill and Bake: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each indentation, then bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the filling is set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Diced apples can be peeled or unpeeled based on preference, but ensure they are finely chopped for even distribution.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the cream cheese filling fresh.
- These cookies can be frozen after baking; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg in the cream cheese filling along with cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Apple Pie Cheesecake Cookies, Apple Cookies, Cheesecake Cookies, Fall Dessert, Spiced Cookies
