Description
These cookies feature a soft cookie dough stuffed with a creamy cherry cheesecake filling, making them a must-try dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in the cherry preserves and chopped cherries.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, add a teaspoon of the cheesecake mixture in the center, and wrap the dough around it to form a ball.
- Place the stuffed dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For best results, use fresh cherries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 2g