Description
Christmas Cheesecake Cookies are a festive delight that combine a rich, creamy cheesecake filling with soft, buttery cookie dough. These treats evoke warm memories of holiday gatherings and cozy nights spent with loved ones. Perfect for sharing or enjoying by the fire, each bite is a delicious reminder of the joy of the season. Bake a batch and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- 4. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy; mix in lemon juice.
- 5. Scoop cookie dough onto prepared sheets, pressing a thumbprint into each ball. Fill each well with cheesecake filling.
- 6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg