Cheesecake Cookies

Cheesecake cookies are a delightful combination of two beloved desserts – cheesecake and cookies. They offer the creamy and rich flavor of cheesecake in a bite-sized, portable treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Cheesecake Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Cream cheese
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Graham cracker crumbs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined.
3. Shape the dough into a log and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat them in graham cracker crumbs.
6. Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet and flatten them slightly with the bottom of a glass.
7. Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
9. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust the cookies with confectioners' sugar. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13g20%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 15g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.