Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of autumn flavors with these Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies. Each warm, chewy cookie combines the tartness of apple cider, the sweetness of cinnamon, and the creamy richness of cheesecake for a truly unique treat. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet pick-me-up, these cookies are sure to captivate your taste buds and evoke cherished memories of family traditions.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup apple cider (pure)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in cream cheese until smooth.
- Add apple cider, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; stir until just combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry mixture using a spatula until well blended.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg