Cheesecake Stuffed Spiced Apple Cookies
A soft and chewy spiced oat cookie packed full of apple with a smooth and creamy, yet slightly tangy cheesecake center. The sweetness of the cookie and the sharpness of the spices are balanced out perfectly with the creamy, tangy cheesecake.
Servings: 16 Cookies
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
Cookies;
- 200 g Butter, Softened (1 Cup)
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar
- ⅓ Cup Dark Brown Sugar
- ¼ Cup Sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Tbsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1 and ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 Cups Quick Oats
- 1 ½ - 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Apple, Pealed and sliced into small cubes
Cheesecake Filling;
- 125 g Cream Cheese
- ¼ Cup Icing Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Beat the butter, brown sugar, dark sugar, sugar and maple syrup together until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Beat in the flour, baking soda and cinnamon.
- Beat in the oats and sliced apple.
- Set aside
Cheesecake Filling;
- Beat the cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Flatten a small piece of cookie dough in the palm of your hand. Add a teaspoon of the cheesecake and then place another piece of flattened dough on top and seal the edges.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- They will spread a little and be soft but will harden slightly while cooling.
- Allow to cool completely before serving or allow them to sit in the fridge overnight to let the flavours 'settle'.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal