Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies
Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect fall indulgence, combining the rich flavors of apple cider with a creamy cheesecake filling. These chewy cookies are topped with spiced sugar, creating a delightful treat that embodies the essence of autumn. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy evening at home, these cookies will impress everyone. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they are sure to become a favorite in your seasonal dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups apple cider
- 3 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 6 oz cream cheese, cold
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp apple cider reduction from above
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar for topping
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon for topping
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg for topping
- pinch ground allspice for topping
- 1–2 tbsp salted butter, melted for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the apple cider reduction by boiling it in a saucepan until it reduces by half. Allow it to cool.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat cold cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth, then mix in vanilla and reduced apple cider.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until fluffy. Incorporate egg yolks and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, salt) in another bowl and gradually add them to the wet mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, indent each ball, fill with cheesecake mixture, and cover with more dough.
- Brush melted butter on top and sprinkle with spiced sugar mix before baking for about 11-13 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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