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    Published: Jan 28, 2018 · Modified: Feb 1, 2024 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    Cream Cheese Cookies with Cheesecake Topping

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    When you can't decide between cookies or cheesecake, Cream Cheese Cookies with Cheesecake Topping are just what you need!

    Closeup vertical photo of red Cream Cheese Cookies with Creamy Cheesecake Topping with a bite taken out.

    I dressed these Cream Cheese Cookies in red for Valentine's Day, but you can dress them in any color you like, or even leave them plain. The choice is yours.

    All I suggest is that you make them right away because they'll soon become your favorite go-to cookie! Crunchy and creamy all in one cookie?! You're welcome! 😉

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    A rustic wooden tray filled with red Cream Cheese Cookies with Creamy Cheesecake topping

    The ingredients:

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    • cream cheese
    • butter
    • confectioners sugar
    • pure vanilla extract
    • kosher salt
    • all-purpose flour
    • colored sanding sugar
    • sweetened condensed milk
    • lemon juice

    That's it!

    I used my stand mixer to blend all the cookie ingredients, but a bowl and a hand mixer will work fine too!

    How this recipe came to be:

    This recipe idea came about just recently as I was contacted by one of my readers who unfortunately was disappointed by the consistency of my Christmas Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies. 

    I suspect since cream cheese is in the title of the recipe, he'd expected the cookie to have a cheesecake-like consistency, and not be crunchy like a cookie.

    Since I'm all about keeping my readers happy and satisfied, I decided to work up a new recipe for these easy cream cheese cookies is just in time for Valentine's Day.

    I know you're going to LOVE these new cookies because they're the best of both worlds!!

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    Cream Cheese Cookies with Creamy Cheesecake Topping

    The easy step-by-step photo instructions:

    How to make Cream Cheese Cookies with Creamy Cheesecake Topping
    • Cream together the butter and cream cheese.
    • Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar.
    • Blend to combine.
    How to make cream cheese cookies.
    • Add the flour to the bowl and blend just until a semi-stiff dough forms.
    • Roll the dough into balls approximately 1" in diameter and place on a parchment-lined (optional) baking sheet. *Note - If not using parchment paper (or a Silpat silicone mat), spray the baking sheet lightly with baking spray. 
    • Roll the cookie dough balls into colored sugar (optional) and return them to the baking sheet.
    How to make cream cheese cookies with cheesecake topping.
    • Flatten the cookies lightly with a spatula or a flat-bottom measuring cup.
    • Press an indentation in the center of each cookie using your thumb or another item that fits the center of the cookie ball and gently press to form a well.
    • Bake the cookies in a preheated 350-degree oven for 18-20 minutes. *Note - the cookies are not meant to brown.
    • Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack.
    • Continue with the remaining cookie dough.
    How to make cream cheese cookies with cheesecake topping.
    • To make the cheesecake topping, blend together cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
    • Spoon the cheesecake filling into a piping bag, or zip-top bag snipping off about ¼" of the corner.
    • Pipe the cheesecake filling into the center of the baked and completely cooled cookies.
    • Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate any leftover cookies for up to 5 days.
    Cream Cheese Cookies with Creamy Cheesecake Topping

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    Red Cream Cheese Cookies with a Cheesecake Dollop on a wooden platter.

    Cream Cheese Cookies with Cheesecake Topping

    Renee Goerger
    What makes these Cream Cheese Cookies doubly delicious is the creamy cheesecake dollop on top! When you can't decide between cookies or cheesecake, this is the treat for you!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert - Cookies
    Servings 36 servings
    Calories 153 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the cream cheese cookies:

    • 2 sticks (½ pound) butter (I use salted butter, but unsalted is fine)
    • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 1 cup confectioners sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • red colored sanding sugar optional

    For the cheesecake topping:

    • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
    • 1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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    Instructions
     

    To make the cookies:

    • Preheat oven to 350-degrees
    • Cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
    • Add the confectioner's sugar and vanilla extract and blend until smooth.
    • Add the flour and salt and blend until the dough just comes together and all the ingredients are incorporated.
    • Roll the dough into balls approximately 1" in diameter and then roll the balls into colored sugar (if desired).
    • Place the dough balls onto prepared baking sheets and flatten each ball lightly with a spatula.
    • Press an indentation into the center of each cookie using your thumb or another small device.
    • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven for 18-20 minutes.
    • Remove the cookies and cool completely before adding the cheesecake topping.

    To make the cheesecake topping:

    • In a medium bowl, blend together the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon until smooth and creamy.
    • Add the cheesecake topping to a piping bag or zip-top bag (snipping off a small piece of the corner) and pipe the cheesecake topping into the center indentation of each cookie.

    Notes

    Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    Cookies may be frozen. Store in an airtight freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 132mgSugar: 6g

    I hope you'll enjoy this recipe for Cream Cheese Cookies as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you. 

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    1. Natalie says

      June 24, 2020 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      Wow these cookies look so festive and just adorable. Super delicious too. I just saved the recipe and will make this with my kids. Can't wait.

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      • Renée says

        June 25, 2020 at 9:38 am

        Your kids will have a blast making (and eating) them, Natalie!

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    2. Jessica says

      June 24, 2020 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      Double the cream cheese, double the deliciousness! Loved these and will make some fun ones for 4th of july with red sprinkle and blue cheesecake topping.

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      • Renée says

        June 25, 2020 at 9:38 am

        Very creative, Jessica. I love it!

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    3. Tamara says

      December 02, 2019 at 10:57 am

      Curious to what happened to the Christmas Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies recipe as that was what I had originally pinned on Pinterest and planned to make for a cookie exchange. The pin now goes to this recipe for Cream Cheese Cookies with Creamy Cheesecake Topping.

      Reply

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