CHERRY CHEESECAKE COOKIES
These Cherry Cheesecake Cookies combine the rich flavors of cheesecake with the convenience of a cookie. Soft, creamy filling meets a sweet cherry topping, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons unbleached flour
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Prepare sugar cookie mix according to package directions. Blend in 2 tablespoons of flour until dough is soft and crumbly. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Transfer to a zipper bag or piping bag with a small tip.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and light brown sugar in a bowl.
- Shape chilled cookie dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Use a teaspoon to create a small indentation in the center of each cookie. Pipe or spoon a teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each indentation. Top with three cherries or 2 teaspoons of cherry pie filling on each cookie.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are set. Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg