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A Festive and Creamy Holiday Delight Recipe

A Festive and Creamy Holiday Delight Recipe

4.8 from 8 reviews

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!

Ingredients

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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) 🍬

Instructions

  1. 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 ❄️.
  2. 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 🍬.
  3. 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! 🎄🍪

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Keywords: Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Christmas Desserts, Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies