Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies. Each cookie features a chewy exterior, encasing a creamy cheesecake filling infused with rich apple cider and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The sweet spiced sugar topping adds an irresistible touch, making these cookies perfect for cozy gatherings or simply enjoying at home. Easy to make and utterly delicious, they are sure to be a hit at any occasion.

Ingredients

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2 cups apple cider
3 tbsp granulated white sugar
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ 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
2 tsp vanilla
6 oz cream cheese, cold
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
2 tbsp apple cider reduction
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)

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Instructions

Simmer apple cider in a saucepan until reduced to about 1 cup; cool.
In a mixing bowl, beat cold cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate.
Cream softened butter and sugars together, then mix in egg yolks and cooled apple cider reduction.
Gradually add flour and spices until just combined.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Form dough around a teaspoon of cheesecake filling to create balls and place them on the sheets.
Bake for about 11 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle spiced sugar topping immediately after baking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
Calories: 158
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg