TheseCherry Cheesecake Cookies are tender, sweet cookies that are made with a refrigerated cookie dough base andtart cherry pie filling!Ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes!
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the cookie dough, cream cheese, and flour until fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
Use a small cookie scoop (4 teaspoons) to portion out the dough and lightly roll it into balls with your hands.
Roll the dough balls in granulated sugar and place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set.
Remove from the oven and gently press the back of a round teaspoon into the center of each to create a well. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Use the teaspoon to scoop cherry pie filling into the well, about 1 cherry in each cookie.
Notes
How To Store: I recommend placing the cookies in an airtight container and storing them at room temperature. I find that they taste best when eaten within the first two days.
Regular cream cheese can be used in this recipe, however, you want to make sure it's softened and the cookies may take an additional couple of minutes to bake.