Description
Delightful cookies that combine the flavors of apple pie and cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- About 3/4 cup Lotus Biscoff (Speculoos) cookie crumbs
- 2 medium apples (peeled and diced into small pieces)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (or more if needed)
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine chopped apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until apples soften slightly. Adjust the filling’s consistency with water if needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the egg and mix until combined. Gradually incorporate the flour mixture and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment. Roll the dough into 1 1/4-inch balls, coat in Biscoff crumbs, and place on the sheets. Make indentations and fill with apple pie filling.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, apple pie, cheesecake, dessert