Cherry-Centered Cheesecake Cookies

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My grandmother has been making these cheesecake cookies for years. They are always a huge hit! Because of the cream cheese, these cookies won't keep as long as others. Be sure to refrigerate any left over.

Submitted by Sheila Wolden
Published on June 19, 2020
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
54
Yield:
4 1/2 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 54 servings

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 2 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

  • 3 (20 ounce) cans cherry pie filling, drained

Directions

  1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.

  2. Combine cream cheese, butter, and sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix until incorporated. Reduce speed to low, add flour mixture, and mix until just combined. Refrigerate dough until firm, at least 30 minutes.

  3. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

  4. Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Pour graham cracker crumbs into a shallow bowl; roll dough balls in the crumbs. Place balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Make an indentation in the center of each ball with the back of a tablespoon measure. Place 3 cherries in each indentation.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven, switching and rotating the sheets halfway through, until edges are golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164 Calories
8g Fat
22g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 54
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 83mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 58mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.