Seasons Greetings Cheesecake Cookies
Greetings, fellow food enthusiasts and lovers of all things delightful! Today, we're embarking on a journey that blends the velvety allure of cheesecake with the charm of cookies - introducing the exquisite Seasons Greetings Cheesecake Cookies. As seasoned chefs and passionate food bloggers, we're excited to share with you a recipe that captures the spirit of the season and brings joy to your taste buds.
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 egg, separated
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 10 ounces cherry pie filling
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the butter, cream cheese, egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon zest until fluffy.
- Mix in the powdered sugar and then the flour to stiffen the dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for 2 1/2 hours.
- Remove the dough from the fridge and preheat oven to 325°.
- Shape the dough into half-inch balls.
- In a bowl beat the egg white until foamy.
- Place the graham cracker crumbs in a different bowl.
- Dip the dough balls in the white, then roll them in the graham cracker crumbs.
- Arrange the cookie dough balls about 2 1/2 inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Using the back of a teaspoon, make a indentation in the middle of each cookie.
- Bake for 15 min, until cookies begin to brown on the bottoms.
- Remove the cookies and let cool for 5 min.
- Fill the indentation with 1/2 teaspoon pie filling for each cookie.
- Makes 15 cookies
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Notes
From our culinary haven to your table, Seasons Greetings Cheesecake Cookies encapsulate the essence of the holiday season and the joy of sharing gourmet creations. Whether you're gifting them or indulging in their luxurious flavors, these cookies carry the spirit of celebration and the art of culinary craftsmanship.