Description
These cherry cheesecake cookies combine soft graham cookies, creamy cheesecake centers, and sweet cherry topping in every bite. They deliver classic cherry cheesecake flavor in an easy thumbprint style cookie.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups finely crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg separated
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, flour, and baking powder in one bowl.
- Beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, in a separate bowl.
- Add the egg white and mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture just until a soft dough forms.
- Beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth in another bowl. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and mix until creamy.
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and place on the baking sheets. Press the center of each cookie to form a shallow well.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling into the centers of the cookies.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until the cookies are lightly golden and the filling is just set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Spoon cherry pie filling onto each cookie just before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies without topping in the refrigerator and add cherries just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American