A Festive and Creamy Holiday Delight Recipe
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies that offer a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake filling and minty flavor, wrapped in a soft cookie dough. Perfect for holiday gatherings and cookie swaps!
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 1 cup granulated sugar 🍚
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 teaspoon baking powder 🍞
- ¼ teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 teaspoon crushed peppermint candies or peppermint extract 🍬
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
- ¼ cup powdered sugar 🍚
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or sour cream 🍶
- 1 teaspoon crushed peppermint candies (optional) 🍬
- For the Cookie Dough: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) 🔥. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy 🧈🍚. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition 🥚. Stir in the vanilla extract 🍦 and crushed peppermint candies (or peppermint extract) 🍬. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt 🌾🍞🧂. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined 🍪. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to make it easier to handle ❄️.
- For the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth 🧀. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, and beat until smooth and creamy 🍚🍦🍶. Stir in the crushed peppermint candies (if using) for extra minty flavor 🍬.
- Assembling the Cookies: Once the dough is chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough and flatten them slightly on the baking sheet 🧑🍳. Scoop a teaspoon of cheesecake filling and place it in the center of each cookie dough round 🍪. Carefully fold the cookie dough around the cheesecake filling, sealing it to enclose the filling inside 🍪. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The center may still appear soft, but it will firm up as it cools 🍪. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely ❄️. Enjoy your Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies, the perfect balance of creamy, minty, and sweet for your holiday celebrations! 🎄🍪
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Christmas Desserts, Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies