Description
Delicious apple cheesecake cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center and topped with a cinnamon glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, prepare the cheesecake filling. Beat the softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup of sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the egg yolk and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, beating until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold the chopped apples into the cookie dough.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place about 1 teaspoon of the cheesecake filling in the center. Top with another small scoop of cookie dough and gently seal the edges, forming a ball. Make sure the filling is completely enclosed.
- Place the filled cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still look soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, make the cinnamon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and ground cinnamon. Add the remaining tablespoon of milk if needed to reach a drizzling consistency.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the cinnamon glaze over the top. Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure that the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg