New York Cheesecake Cookies
Delicious, soft cookies bringing the rich flavor of New York cheesecake, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup Cream Cheese, softened Use full-fat for best flavor
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened Soften for easy mixing
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Adds cheesecake flavor
- as desired Powdered Sugar for dusting Optional, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and unsalted butter. Cream until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Crack in the egg and add vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the graham cracker crumbs gently.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Baking
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a finishing touch, if desired.
Serving
- Serve warm and enjoy the delightful flavors!
Notes
These cookies taste best when fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature and reheat briefly in the microwave if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgSugar: 5g
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