Description
Apple Pie Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion of two classic desserts, offering the comforting flavors of apple pie and the creamy goodness of cheesecake all in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for any occasion—be it a holiday celebration, casual get-together, or a cozy night in—these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. With their scrumptious apple filling and rich cream cheese base, each bite is an indulgent treat that combines warmth and sweetness. Enjoy these cookies fresh from the oven or drizzled with caramel sauce for an extra touch of decadence.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- about ¾ cup Lotus Biscoff (Speculoos) cookie crumbs
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced in small pieces
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoons water (or more if needed)
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare apple filling by cooking diced apples with brown sugar, lemon juice, spices, and cornstarch until softened. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar and egg; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Chill dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll chilled dough into balls; coat with Biscoff crumbs before placing on baking sheets.
- Create indents in each ball and fill with cooled apple pie filling. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg