Description
Cherry Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion of classic cheesecake and cookie magic, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. These soft, chewy cookies are topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and finished with luscious cherry pie filling, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether served at parties or enjoyed as an afternoon snack, these cookies bring joy to every bite. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll find baking these cookies a breeze. Customize them with different fruit toppings for a unique twist!
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1½ cups brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1–2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs (about 4 crackers)
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter (melted)
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate the graham cracker crumbs and all-purpose flour until fully combined.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 11 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy, then spread generously on each cooled cookie.
- Top with cherry pie filling and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 549
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 321mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 93g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 51mg
Keywords: For added variety, try using different fruit fillings like blueberries or strawberries. Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking will help achieve thicker cookies.