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Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies

Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful taste of Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect fall treat that combines chewy cookie texture with a luscious cheesecake filling. These cookies capture the essence of autumn with warm spices and rich apple cider, making them ideal for cozy gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply enjoying at home with your favorite beverage. Easy to prepare and beautifully versatile, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 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 unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 6 oz cream cheese, cold
  • 2 tbsp apple cider reduction from above
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon for topping
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg for topping
  • pinch ground allspice for topping
  • 1–2 tbsp salted butter, melted for topping

Instructions

  1. Begin by reducing apple cider by boiling it in a saucepan until it thickens (about 30 minutes). Let it cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend cold cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in cooled apple cider reduction and chill.
  3. Cream together softened butter and sugars until fluffy. Mix in egg yolks and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices until just combined.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop dough onto sheets, flatten slightly, add cheesecake filling in the center, cover with more dough, and seal edges.
  7. Bake for about 11 minutes or until edges are golden.

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