Description
Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies are the quintessential fall delight, combining the warm flavors of apple cider and spices with a luscious cheesecake filling. These chewy cookies are perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet treat at home. Each bite offers a delicious surprise that will satisfy your cravings for autumn-inspired desserts. With straightforward preparation steps and delightful results, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 6 oz cream cheese
- Ground spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice)
- Granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Apple Cider Reduction: Boil apple cider in a saucepan until it reduces to about 1/2 cup. Cool completely.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Blend cold cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cooled apple cider reduction until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time with vanilla.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Assemble Cookies: Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Scoop dough portions, flatten slightly, fill with cheesecake mixture, and roll into balls.
- Bake Cookies: Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with spiced sugar, and bake for about 11 minutes.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let cool briefly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider incorporating chopped nuts or dried fruits into the cookie dough. Ensure cream cheese is cold for a firmer filling that holds shape.