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Cream Cheese-Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies

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These Cream Cheese-Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies are soft, spiced cookies filled with a sweet cream cheese center. Bursting with apple cider flavor and cozy fall spices, they’re the perfect seasonal treat for gatherings or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup instant apple cider drink mix (not sugar-free, about 5 packets)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, apple cider mix, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually stir in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Chill the dough while making the filling.
  6. For the filling, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Scoop small portions onto a plate and freeze for 15 minutes.
  7. Flatten 1 ½ tablespoons of dough, place a piece of frozen cream cheese filling in the center, and wrap the dough around it, sealing edges.
  8. Roll the dough ball in cinnamon sugar and place on prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden. Cool slightly before transferring to wire rack.

Notes

  • Add nutmeg or allspice for extra autumn spice.
  • Drizzle cooled cookies with caramel for a decadent twist.
  • Mix in chopped apples or dried apple bits for texture.
  • Use reduced-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
  • Freeze baked or unbaked cookies for up to 2 months.

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