Fall in love with cheesecake cider cookies

Since discovering this cookie recipe, I haven't felt the need to try any others. The secret to their flavor lies in the cheesecake filling and the addition of cider, which beautifully aromatizes the dough. The whole treat is topped with a crunchy cinnamon sprinkle, making autumn afternoons incomplete without this dessert.

During cooking, the alcohol in the cider evaporates, leaving behind the deep flavor of slightly tart apples. This process also thickens the cider, resulting in perfectly soft cookies. This is the secret to success, although it requires patience, as the reduction takes about 45 minutes.

The creamy cheesecake interior and a hint of cinnamon harmoniously blend in every bite.

Ingredients:  

• 2 cups of apple cider

Cheesecake Filling:           

• 7 oz cream cheese, 
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 
• 1.4 oz sugar

Cookies:                                           

• 7.8 oz all-purpose flour, 
• 2.5 teaspoons of cinnamon, 
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 
• 6 oz soft butter, 
• 5.3 oz brown sugar, 
• 1.8 oz sugar
• 2 egg yolks, 
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 
• 2 tablespoons of reduced apple cider

Topping: 

• 1.8 oz sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons of butter — for brushing

Instructions:

Step 1: Transfer the cream cheese to a bowl. Add the sugar and vanilla extract, and mix well.

Step 2: Use a small spoon to place portions of the cheese mixture on a plate lined with baking paper. Freeze for 4 hours.

Step 3: Pour the apple cider into a pot and cook over low heat for 45 minutes until it thickens.

Step 4: Sift the all-purpose flour into a bowl with cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, mix the soft butter with white and brown sugar. Add the vanilla extract, egg yolks, and reduced cider to the whipped butter. Combine with the dry ingredients, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 5: Use a spoon to scoop portions of the cookie dough. Flatten it in your hands, place the cheese mixture in the center, and wrap the dough around it to form a ball. Flatten each cookie. Place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and bake for 10 minutes at 350°F.

Step 6: Drizzle the baked cookies with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar mixed with cinnamon. Enjoy!