Description
A soft, spiced apple cider cookie featuring a hidden, creamy cheesecake center. The perfect blend of autumn flavors and rich textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider (reduced to 2/3 cup)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Simmer apple cider in a saucepan until reduced to about 2/3 cup of syrup. Let cool.
- Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar; scoop into small balls and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and the cooled cider reduction.
- Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; fold into the wet ingredients.
- Flatten a tablespoon of dough, place a frozen cheese ball in the center, and seal.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American