Description
Delight in these Cherry Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect blend of sweet sugar cookie dough and tangy cream cheese, topped with luscious cherry pie filling. Soft, chewy, and bursting with cherry flavor, these cookies make an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 (16 oz.) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 4 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (optional coating)
- 3/4 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the sugar cookie dough, whipped cream cheese, and all-purpose flour until fully combined. Scrape down the sides as necessary to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Portion Dough: Using a small cookie scoop (about 4 teaspoons), portion out the dough. Lightly roll each portion into a ball with your hands for uniform size and smooth texture.
- Coat in Sugar: Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar to create a sweet, slightly crunchy exterior, then place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly golden.
- Create Wells: Remove the cookies from the oven and gently press the back of a teaspoon into the center of each cookie to make a small well for the filling. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before adding filling.
- Add Cherry Filling: Use a teaspoon to scoop about one cherry from the cherry pie filling into the well of each cooled cookie, adding a burst of fruity sweetness.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They are best enjoyed within two days for optimal freshness.
- Regular cream cheese can be substituted for whipped cream cheese; ensure it is softened before mixing. Note that baking time may increase by 2-3 minutes.
- Using chilled dough helps maintain the cookie shape during baking.
- For a festive variation, try using different pie fillings like blueberry or raspberry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
