Cherry Cheesecake Cookies
Soft, buttery, and bursting with fruity flavor, Cherry Cheesecake Cookies combine the best of cheesecake and classic cookies for an irresistible treat. These delightful cookies feature a creamy dough made with real cream cheese and a touch of vanilla, perfectly accented by a sweet, tangy dollop of luscious cherry pie filling nestled into the center of each cookie. With a golden, tender crumb and a presentation that’s as beautiful as it is mouthwatering, these cookies are an elegant choice for holidays, parties, or anytime indulgence. Perfectly balanced between rich and refreshing, they’re ready in under 30 minutes and can be garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar for a bakery-worthy finish. Whether you're a cheesecake lover or a cookie enthusiast, you'll adore these Cherry Cheesecake Cookies!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 170 grams cream cheese, softened
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar, packed
- 1 piece large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned cherry pie filling
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the unsalted butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the bowl, and beat again until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough into balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Use the back of a spoon or your thumb to create a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
Fill each indentation with a small spoonful of cherry pie filling (about 2-3 cherries per cookie).
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. The centers will remain soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Once the cookies are fully cooled, dust them lightly with powdered sugar for garnish.
Serve and enjoy your homemade Cherry Cheesecake Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.2 g | 273% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.8 g | 614% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 751 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 2320 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 577.4 g | 210% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 319.0 g | ||
| Protein | 49.9 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 796 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
