Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Christmas cheesecake cookies—soft, sweet treats that capture the essence of the holiday season in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
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, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy.
- Mix in an egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Make an indent in each ball and fill it with about one teaspoon of cheesecake mixture before covering it back up.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chill your cookie dough for easier handling. Feel free to customize by adding chocolate chips or crushed peppermint for a festive twist.