Description
These Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate fall treat, combining the flavors of sweet potato pie with a creamy cheesecake filling, all wrapped up in a delicious cookie. Perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you want a taste of autumn in a handheld dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (cooled)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping (Optional):
- Crushed graham crackers
- Cinnamon sugar
- Light drizzle of glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add sweet potato, egg, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients. Chill dough.
- Prepare cheesecake filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Freeze small dollops on parchment.
- Assemble cookies: Wrap dough around frozen cheesecake center, roll into balls, and place on baking sheet. Bake until set and golden.
- Cool and serve: Cool on a wire rack. Optionally, top with crushed graham crackers or glaze.
Notes
- Ensure the cheesecake filling is well frozen to prevent leaking.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
