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Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies

Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies
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Experience the flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies. Each cookie features a chewy exterior that encases a luscious cheesecake filling infused with rich apple cider reduction, warm spices, and hints of vanilla. Perfect for cozy gatherings, these cookies are not only easy to make but also versatile enough to serve as an afternoon snack or a stunning dessert at your next celebration. With every bite, you’ll savor the essence of autumn, making them an irresistible treat for any apple cider lover.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 3 tbsp granulated white sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 6 oz cream cheese, cold
  • 2 tbsp apple cider reduction
  • 1/4 cup granulated white 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. Prepare the apple cider reduction by boiling and simmering until thickened; set aside to cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat cold cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth; refrigerate.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour and spices. Cream butter and brown sugar in a separate bowl until fluffy. Mix in egg yolks and vanilla, then gradually add dry ingredients.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets; flatten slightly. Place cheesecake filling in the center and cover with dough.
  5. Bake for about 11 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on a rack.
  6. Brush warm cookies with melted butter and sprinkle with spiced sugar.

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