Description
These Best Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies beautifully combine the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the comforting chewiness of a classic cookie, all infused with festive peppermint flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you need a little peppermint magic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- While the dough chills, prepare the cheesecake filling by beating the softened full-fat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract to the cream cheese, beating until light and fluffy. If too thick, add a splash of milk or cream.
- Remove the chilled cookie dough and scoop rounded tablespoons, rolling them into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Create an indentation in the center of each cookie dough ball using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
- Spoon or pipe about 1 teaspoon of the peppermint cheesecake filling into each indentation.
- Sprinkle the tops of each filled cookie with crushed candy canes.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the filling is set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading. Adjust peppermint extract to taste for desired flavor strength.