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Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Cookies

Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Cookies
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Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Cookies combine the warm, comforting flavors of spiced sweet potato pie with a rich, creamy cheesecake swirl in soft, chewy cookies. Perfect for fall and year-round, these cookies offer a multi-textural treat that is easy to make and ideal for sharing at festive gatherings or cozy snacks.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potato Puree

  • 1 cup cooked sweet potato puree (mashed or blended until smooth)

Cheesecake Mixture

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cookie Dough

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Sweet Potato Puree: Cook sweet potatoes until tender, then mash finely or blend until smooth, ensuring the puree is creamy and free of lumps for the best flavor base.
  2. Make the Cheesecake Mixture: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and well combined for a luscious, tangy cheesecake filling.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients and Spices: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to evenly distribute the warming spices throughout the cookie dough.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add 2 eggs, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and sweet potato puree to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft but manageable dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Assemble Cookies with Cheesecake Swirl: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top each dough ball with a dollop of the cheesecake mixture. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the cheesecake into the cookie dough to create a beautiful marbled effect without fully blending.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes, until cookies are lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and better texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to maintain cookie tenderness.
  • Chill the dough if possible to manage stickiness and enhance flavor.
  • Swirl the cheesecake mixture gently to keep distinct marbling.
  • Watch baking times carefully; remove cookies when edges are set but centers remain soft.

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Keywords: sweet potato pie, cheesecake cookies, fall dessert, spiced cookies, autumn treats, creamy cheesecake swirl

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