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cherry cheesecake cookies on white plate
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Cherry Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 1/2 sticks butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 40 oz Cherry Pie Filling I typically use 2 - 20 ounce cans

Instructions

  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt in bowl.
  • In separate bowl, cream together cream cheese, butter and sugar until smooth using electric mixer, for about two minutes.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and blend well.
  • Add flour mixture and mix until combined.
  • Put dough in refrigerator for 30 minutes until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Put graham cracker crumbs in shallow bowl.
  • Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, then cover with graham cracker crumbs.
  • Bake 2" apart on baking sheets, and make a small hole in the center of each ball.
  • Put 3 cherries in the center of each cookie.
  • Bake 12-14 minutes, until lightly browned around edges.
  • Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Optional ~ sprinkle with powdered sugar, enjoy!