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White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies

Course Dessert
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Servings 16 cookies

Ingredients

**For the Cheesecake Filling:**

  • 6 oz cream cheese cold
  • 3 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

**For the Peppermint Cookies:**

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 heaping cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup crushed candy cane pieces
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar for rolling
  • Extra crushed candy cane pieces for sprinkling

Instructions

**For the Cheesecake Filling:**

  • Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy and sugar is dissolved.
  • Scoop the cheesecake mixture into 16 portions on the baking sheet. Freeze until firm.

**For the Peppermint Cookies:**

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, then fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed candy cane pieces.
  • Scoop the dough into 16 portions and roll into balls. Flatten each ball and place a frozen cheesecake portion in the center. Roll into balls again, ensuring the cheesecake is fully covered. Roll the balls in sugar.
  • Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes 30 seconds to 12 minutes.
  • As soon as they're out of the oven, use a large circular cookie cutter to shape them for a thicker, chewier cookie. Let them cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with extra crushed candy cane pieces before serving.
  • These White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies are bound to be the star of your holiday baking lineup. Enjoy the festive flavors and share the joy with family and friends!