Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies
Delightful Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies that blend the creamy richness of cheesecake with the fun of cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar in another bowl until smooth.
- Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, create an indentation and fill it with cheesecake mixture.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened properly for the best texture and avoid overmixing the dough for tender cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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