Description
Creamy Cookie Butter Cheesecake Cookies are soft, rich, and the perfect blend of spiced cookie butter and luscious cheesecake. These cookies offer a soft center with a slightly crisp edge, delivering an unforgettable flavor experience that balances creamy tanginess and warm caramel spices. Ideal for any occasion, they are surprisingly easy to make from scratch and can be personalized with various mix-ins or ingredient swaps.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup (180g) cookie butter
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Soften the cream cheese to room temperature, then beat it together with the cookie butter until smooth and creamy to create the rich flavor base for the cookies.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning agents for ideal cookie texture.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the cream cheese and cookie butter mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can make the cookies tough.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet using a cookie scoop or spoon, leaving enough space between cookies to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, removing them when the edges are set but the centers still appear slightly soft to retain maximum creaminess.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This resting period helps the cookies firm just enough while preserving their creamy centers.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese and egg for smooth mixing and a consistent dough.
- Do not overmix the dough; stir until ingredients are just combined to keep cookies tender.
- Optional: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to reduce spreading and deepen flavor.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Remove cookies from the oven while centers still look soft for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookie butter cookies, cheesecake cookies, creamy cookies, spiced cookies, soft cookies, dessert cookies, gluten-free dessert