Apple cheesecake cookies🫶
The ultimate fall cookie
These are my apple cheesecake spiced cookies, and they are super delicious. Bake up perfectly and it’s extra chewy with a crisp edge!
Recipe 👇🏼
Cheesecake Filling:
• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup apple compote
Cookie:
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
Quick Apple Compote:
• 1 apple, diced up (peel if you want)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Splash of water
→ Cook in a small pan until soft and jammy (8–10 minutes). I used an immersion blender to blend the apples more. Cool before using.
Bake at 350 for 12-13 minutes (depending on your oven might give it a minute more, they will come out gooey but once cooled they will taste great) #cookierecipe #apples #fallrecipeideas #fallrecipes #lemon8food @Lemon8 Food
If you're looking to elevate your fall baking, apple cheesecake spiced cookies are a fantastic choice that combine the warmth of autumn spices with the rich creaminess of cheesecake. The use of cinnamon and nutmeg in the cookie dough adds a cozy flavor profile that pairs beautifully with the sweet and tangy apple compote. Making your own apple compote is an easy way to infuse fresh fruitiness into the cookies, enhancing both taste and texture. Cooking diced apples with brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and a splash of water until soft and jammy creates a naturally sweet and aromatic filling. Blending the compote with an immersion blender ensures a smooth consistency that blends perfectly with the cheesecake filling. When mixing the cheesecake filling, softened cream cheese combined with sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch creates a luscious, firm filling that holds up well during baking. The cornstarch acts as a stabilizer ensuring your filling stays creamy yet thick. For the cookies themselves, the balance of brown and white sugars delivers a deep molasses flavor while keeping them chewy. Baking at 350°F for around 12-13 minutes helps achieve that signature crisp edge and soft center, but ovens vary, so a minute or two additional baking time might be necessary depending on your appliance. This recipe is perfect for those who love creating fall-inspired desserts at home and want a treat that offers a mix of creamy, spiced, and fruity goodness all in one bite. They’re excellent for sharing at family gatherings, seasonal parties, or just enjoying with a warm cup of tea. Plus, these apple cheesecake spiced cookies can be customized by using different apple varieties or adding chopped nuts for extra texture. Embracing fresh fall ingredients like apples and warm spices ensures your baked goods have authenticity and a comforting home-baked feel that everyone will enjoy.