Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet potato goodness and creamy cheesecake filling with these delectable Sweet Potato Cheesecake Cookies. A delightful treat for the fall season or any time you’re craving a unique and flavorful cookie.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (well-drained)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop teaspoon-sized portions onto a plate or tray and freeze for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the mashed sweet potato, egg, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Assemble and Bake: Scoop a heaping tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten slightly, and place a frozen cheesecake filling ball in the center. Wrap the dough around the filling and roll into a ball, making sure the filling is sealed inside. Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 11–13 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until edges are set and tops are slightly cracked. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking or drizzle with a simple glaze once cooled.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (including chilling)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
