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New York Cheesecake Cookies

New York Cheesecake Cookies bring together the creamy, rich flavors of traditional New York cheesecake and the convenient, hand-held form of cookies. This innovative dessert combines a buttery, graham cracker-infused cookie dough with a cheesecake filling, topped with strawberry or cherry preserves.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time34 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookies, Easy
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 24 teaspoons strawberry or cherry preserves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, mix flour, crushed graham crackers, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  • In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Press the back of a spoon into each cookie to create a well.
  • Fill each well with 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling, then top with 1 teaspoon of preserves.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and graham crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g