Description

Apple Pie Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate comfort treat, blending the beloved flavors of apple pie and creamy cheesecake into a delightful cookie experience. These soft, chewy cookies boast a luscious cream cheese base filled with spiced apples and topped off with a drizzle of caramel sauce. Perfect for any gathering or simply as an indulgent snack, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. With minimal effort required, you can whip up a batch of these tasty desserts that capture the essence of fall year-round.

Ingredients

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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
8 oz. cream cheese – room temperature
½ cup + 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter – room temperature
¾ cup sugar
1 large egg – room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
About ¾ cup Lotus Biscoff (Speculoos) cookie crumbs
2 medium apples – peeled and diced in small pieces
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cloves
1 tablespoon corn starch
2 Tablespoons water (or more if needed)
⅓ cup caramel sauce

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add cream cheese, egg, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients; fold in Biscoff cookie crumbs.
Prepare apple filling by tossing diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and spices.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets, create indentations, and fill with apple mixture.
Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool slightly before drizzling with caramel sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 130
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 65mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg