Savannah Cheesecake Cookies Paula Deen
Indulge in the rich, southern charm of Savannah Cheesecake Cookies, a Paula Deen classic that blends the creamy decadence of cheesecake with the irresistible crunch of a pecan-graham cracker topping. These soft, buttery cookies are made with smooth cream cheese, a touch of vanilla, and a hint of brown sugar, all wrapped in a golden crust of crushed graham crackers, chopped pecans, and sweetened crumbs. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and baked to perfection in 12 minutes, these cookies are the ultimate treat for cheesecake lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike. Perfect as a dessert or a sweet snack, they capture the warm, comforting flavors of the South in every bite. Your next cookie platter just got a whole lot more irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Add granulated sugar and beat again until fully incorporated and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour into the wet mixture, stirring until well mixed and a soft dough forms.
Using a medium cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls.
In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, and brown sugar.
Dip each cookie dough ball into the crumb topping mixture, pressing gently so the topping adheres well.
Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingertips.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these rich, southern-inspired cheesecake cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 246.7 g | 316% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.4 g | 642% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 571 mg | 190% | |
| Sodium | 1133 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 431.4 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 274.5 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 816 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.
