Coffee Cheesecake Cookies
These Coffee Cheesecake Cookies beautifully combine rich espresso and creamy cheesecake filling for a delightful treat perfect any time of day.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup butter, softened Softened butter creates a fluffy cookie.
- 1 cup sugar Classic sweetener for perfect sweetness.
- 1 cup brown sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
- 2 large eggs Room temperature works best.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds aromatic flavor.
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure to cookies.
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder Gives the cookies their coffee kick.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent for cookie spread.
- ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
For the cheesecake filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Softened for smooth filling.
- ½ cup powdered sugar For sweetening the cheesecake filling.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Baking
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop a tablespoon of cookie dough onto the baking sheet and make a small indentation in the center.
- Fill the indentation with about a teaspoon of cheesecake mixture, then cover with more cookie dough.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Allow ingredients to reach room temperature for best results. Don’t overmix the dough and chill if your kitchen is too warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 10g
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