Description
Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies are soft, cinnamon-spiced cookies stuffed with creamy cheesecake centers and coated in a warm spiced sugar. Infused with a tangy apple cider reduction, these cozy fall treats deliver layers of sweet, spiced, and creamy flavors in every bite—perfect for festive gatherings or a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
For the Apple Cider Reduction:
2 cups apple cider
For the Cheesecake Filling:
6 oz cream cheese (cold)
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cookies:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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 sugar
2 egg yolks (room temp)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp apple cider reduction
For the Spiced Sugar Topping:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground allspice
1–2 tbsp melted salted butter
Instructions
Simmer apple cider over medium-low heat until reduced to 2 tbsp. Cool completely.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Portion into 16 small scoops and freeze until solid.
Whisk flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks, vanilla, and apple cider reduction. Mix until combined.
Add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Chill dough for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into 16 balls, flatten, place frozen cheesecake filling inside, and seal into balls.
Bake 6 at a time for 11-12 minutes. Shape with a round cutter if desired.
Brush warm cookies with melted butter and sprinkle with spiced sugar.
Notes
Don’t rush the apple cider reduction; it intensifies the flavor.
Freezing the cheesecake filling makes stuffing easier.
Lightly flour hands if dough becomes sticky while assembling.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American