Description

Delight in these Apple Pie Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect blend of soft, buttery cookie dough filled with creamy cinnamon-spiced cheesecake and tender diced apples. These blissful bites combine the comforting flavors of apple pie with the rich texture of cheesecake for an irresistible treat ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cheesecake Filling

1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup diced apples
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal baking temperature while you prepare the dough.
Cream butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a tender cookie base.
Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture until well combined, incorporating moisture and flavor.
Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
Prepare cheesecake filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Fold in the diced apples and cinnamon carefully, ensuring even distribution without breaking down the apples.
Form cookie dough balls: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately to allow spreading.
Create indentation: Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a small indentation in the center of each cookie dough ball to hold the cheesecake filling.
Fill with cheesecake mixture: Spoon a small amount of the cream cheese and apple mixture into each indentation, being careful not to overfill to prevent spilling during baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cookies are golden around the edges and set but still soft in the center.
Cool and serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Serve fresh or store in an airtight container.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, crisp apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the filling.
Ensure cream cheese is softened to prevent lumps in the filling mixture.
You can substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar for a slightly different flavor.
Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to keep the cream cheese filling fresh.
These cookies can be frozen after baking for up to 1 month; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Adjust cinnamon quantity to suit your taste preference.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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