Description
Enjoy the rich, creamy goodness of Christmas cheesecake cookies, where soft cookies embrace a luscious cheesecake center, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets using an ice cream scoop. Create a small indentation in each scoop and fill it with about a teaspoon of cheesecake filling before covering with more dough.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or using flavored extracts like almond for a twist. - To maintain freshness, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.