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Cheesecake-Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies

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Delightful cookies stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  3. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
  5. Incorporate the apple cider into the mixture.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Prepare the cream cheese filling by whisking together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  8. Form dough balls and press a thumb indent into each.
  9. Add a dollop of cream cheese filling into each indent.
  10. Cover the filling with more dough and seal the edges.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
  12. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar, or with caramel dip and vanilla ice cream.

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Keywords: Cheesecake, Cookies, Fall Desserts, Apple Cider

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