Ingredients
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Before we start baking, let’s gather all the ingredients needed for these delicious cookies. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, caramel sauce, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Create the cookie dough by creaming butter and sugars, then adding eggs and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fold in chopped apples gently.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and assemble the cookies with cheesecake filling inside.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce after cooling.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for perfect cookies.
- Use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg