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Best Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies for Holiday Magic

Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies
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These Best Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies beautifully combine the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the comforting chewiness of a classic cookie, all infused with festive peppermint flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. While the dough chills, prepare the cheesecake filling by beating the softened full-fat cream cheese until smooth.
  8. Add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract to the cream cheese, beating until light and fluffy. If too thick, add a splash of milk or cream.
  9. Remove the chilled cookie dough and scoop rounded tablespoons, rolling them into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  10. Create an indentation in the center of each cookie dough ball using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
  11. Spoon or pipe about 1 teaspoon of the peppermint cheesecake filling into each indentation.
  12. Sprinkle the tops of each filled cookie with crushed candy canes.
  13. Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the filling is set.
  14. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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