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5-Ingredient Cheesecake Cookies

Creamy cheesecake filling in a tender, tangy cookie!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Cost: $5.00
Servings: 20

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened and divided
  • 8 tbsp butter or margarine
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp lemon juice or vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Beat 4 oz of cream cheese, butter or margarine, and 2/3 cups sugar until fluffy.
  • Add the flour and mix until it comes together into a dough.
  • Roll the dough into roughly 1 inch balls. Place them on a parchment or silicone lined baking sheet. Use a thumb or the back of a measuring spoon to create a well in the center of the balls.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the remaining 4 oz of cream cheese, 1/3 cup of sugar, and the lemon juice or vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Drop about 1 tsp of the cream cheese filling into the wells in the cookie balls.
  • Bake the cookies at 350° for 10-12 minutes, or until the filling is set.
  • Leave the cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.