Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Apple Pie Cheesecake Cookies. These scrumptious treats perfectly blend the warmth of apple pie, the creaminess of cheesecake, and the comforting nature of cookies into one irresistible dessert. Ideal for holiday celebrations, cozy gatherings, or a sweet personal treat, these cookies feature a creamy center filled with spiced apples and a crunchy cookie crust. Easy to make and customizable to suit your taste, they promise to impress family and friends alike. Drizzled with caramel sauce, each bite is a heavenly experience that will leave you craving more.
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 the apple pie filling by cooking diced apples with sugar, spices, and lemon juice until softened; let 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.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined; refrigerate dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll chilled dough into balls, coat with Biscoff crumbs, and make indentations for filling.
- Add cooled apple mixture into each indentation and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg