Description
Apple Pie Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion of classic apple pie and creamy cheesecake, featuring a soft, chewy center with a slightly crisp outer layer and warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups apples, peeled and finely chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Combine chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a bowl; stir and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg in a separate bowl until smooth; set aside.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto sheet, flatten slightly; add apple mixture, then cheesecake batter, and cover with more dough, sealing edges gently.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden; cool on sheet 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overstuff cookies to prevent spreading too thin.
- Measure ingredients accurately and avoid overbaking for best texture.
- Chilling dough for 30 minutes can help maintain shape.
- Experiment with spices or add nuts for variations.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Apple Pie Cheesecake Cookies, apple pie cookies, cheesecake cookies, holiday dessert, baked cookies