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The Best Apple Cheesecake Cookies

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These Apple Cheesecake Cookies are soft, buttery bakery-style cookies with a creamy cheesecake center and a cozy apple pie topping. Perfect for fall baking, holidays, or whenever you crave a sweet indulgence, these stuffed cookies combine all your favorite dessert flavors in one delicious bite.

Ingredients

For the cookie dough:

 

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • For the cheesecake filling:

    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

    • 1/3 cup powdered sugar

    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For the apple topping:

    • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced

    • 2 tablespoons butter

    • 1/3 cup brown sugar

    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients. Chill dough for 20 minutes.

  5. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.

  6. In a saucepan, melt butter for apple topping. Add diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 4–5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook another 1–2 minutes until thickened. Cool slightly.

  7. Scoop cookie dough into large balls. Flatten slightly and press a thumbprint into the center.

  8. Fill indentation with about 1 tsp cheesecake mixture, then top with a spoonful of the apple mixture.

  9. Bake for 13–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for best shape and texture.

  • Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for a balanced tart-sweet flavor.

  • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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