Christmas Cheesecake Cookies
Christmas Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful blend of cheesecake’s creamy goodness and the comfort of freshly baked cookies. These festive treats feature a luscious cream cheese filling wrapped in a soft cookie dough, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy moments with hot cocoa. With customizable flavors and easy preparation, these cookies will surely become a favorite during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Take one tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it in your palm, place half a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, and fold the dough around it.
- Place on baking sheets two inches apart and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but soft in the center. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg