Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies. Bursting with the essence of apple cider and warm spices, each chewy cookie is filled with a creamy cheesecake surprise that elevates your autumn snacking experience. Perfect for cozy gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a sweet afternoon treat, these cookies are a must-try for any apple lover. The combination of spiced dough and luscious filling makes them an irresistible addition to your dessert table. Bake a batch today and enjoy the warm, comforting taste of fall in every bite!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups apple cider
3 tbsp granulated 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
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla
6 oz cream cheese, cold
2 tbsp apple cider reduction
1/4 cup granulated 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 an apple cider reduction by boiling the cider in a saucepan until it reduces to about 1 cup; let cool.
Mix cold cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth; refrigerate.
In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time and mix in cooled cider reduction.
Combine dry ingredients (flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, salt) in another bowl, then gradually add to wet ingredients until just mixed.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough, flatten slightly, fill with cheesecake mixture, cover with more dough, roll into balls.
Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, brush with melted butter, sprinkle spiced sugar mixture on top, and bake for about 11 minutes.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
Calories: 199
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to maintain shape while baking. Use freshly ground spices for enhanced flavor. Feel free to experiment with fillings like flavored cream cheese or fruit jams.