Apple Pie Cheesecake Cookies
Apple Pie Cheesecake Cookies are an irresistible treat that marries the warm flavors of classic apple pie with the creamy richness of cheesecake. Soft, chewy, and filled with juicy apple chunks and a luscious cream cheese center, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Whip up a batch in just 30 minutes to impress your guests or indulge in a sweet moment all by yourself.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in diced apples until evenly distributed.
- For the filling, beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add optional sugar or vanilla if desired.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets; create an indentation in each cookie and fill with cream cheese mixture. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg