Name: Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups (480 ml) apple cider; 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold; 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla; 1 3/4 cups (218 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 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 (168 g) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar; 2 egg yolks, at room temperature; 2 tsp vanilla; 2 tbsp (30 ml) apple cider reduction from above; 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar for spiced sugar; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon for spiced sugar; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg for spiced sugar; Pinch ground allspice for spiced sugar; 1-2 tbsp (14-28 g) salted butter, melted for spiced sugar

Description

Combining the tangy richness of cheesecake with warm spices, these Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fall treat.

Ingredients

2 cups (480 ml) apple cider
6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold
3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 cups (218 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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 (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp (30 ml) apple cider reduction from above
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar for spiced sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon for spiced sugar
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg for spiced sugar
Pinch ground allspice for spiced sugar
1-2 tbsp (14-28 g) salted butter, melted for spiced sugar

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Instructions

Prepare the Apple Cider Reduction: In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and let it simmer until reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 15-20 minutes. Cool before using.
Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated white sugar, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the Dough: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter, light brown sugar, and granulated white sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, vanilla, and apple cider reduction, mixing until combined.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
Form the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop cookie dough, flatten slightly, add cheesecake filling, fold dough around filling, and roll into a ball. Place on a lined baking sheet.
Prepare the Spiced Sugar: Mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Brush tops of cookie balls with melted butter and roll in spiced sugar.
Bake: Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers appear set. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is cold for the right consistency, watch the apple cider carefully during reduction, and don’t skip the spiced sugar coating for extra flavor.