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Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet potato pie and cheesecake with these soft and flavorful Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Cookies. A perfect treat for fall or any time of year!

Ingredients

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Sweet Potato Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato (cooked and cooled)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 4 oz cream cheese (cold, cut into small cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add egg, vanilla, and sweet potato; mix well.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
  4. Add graham crackers: Fold in crushed graham crackers.
  5. Form cookies: Scoop dough, place cold cream cheese cube in the center, wrap dough around it, and seal. Bake for 11–13 minutes.
  6. Finish: Cool on a rack, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese filling is cold to prevent melting during baking.
  • You can prep the sweet potato in advance by roasting or microwaving.
  • These cookies offer a delightful blend of sweet potato pie and cheesecake flavors.

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