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Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies with Spiced Sugar

Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies with Spiced Sugar
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Soft, creamy Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies with Spiced Sugar offer a perfect blend of tangy cheesecake flavor and warm autumn spices. These tender, chewy cookies combine natural apple sweetness and cozy spices to create a comforting seasonal treat that’s easy to make and ideal for sharing during holidays or as a special everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar (divided between dough and spiced sugar)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the spiced sugar: Mix together 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl to create the fragrant spiced sugar topping. Set aside for later use.
  2. Cream butter, sugars, and cream cheese: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 4 oz softened cream cheese until light and fluffy to ensure a smooth, creamy dough base.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Stir in 1/4 cup apple cider and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the creamed mixture to add moisture and deepen the flavor profile.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a separate bowl. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a consistent dough forms.
  5. Shape and coat the dough: Roll dough into small balls, then generously coat each one in the prepared spiced sugar mixture for an even, flavorful crust.
  6. Bake to perfection: Place the coated dough balls on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and tops look slightly cracked.
  7. Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before enjoying their full flavor and perfect texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to achieve a smooth dough and even baking.
  • Do not overmix the dough; mix just until combined to keep cookies tender.
  • Measure flour carefully by spooning into measuring cup and leveling off to prevent drying out the cookies.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely to let the cheesecake center set perfectly.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes before shaping for thicker cookies.

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Keywords: apple cider cookies, cheesecake cookies, spiced sugar cookies, autumn cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, fall dessert

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