New York Cheesecake Cookies

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Make the Cookie Base:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
    • Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
  3. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
    • In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
    • Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, beating until well combined. Set aside.
  4. Make the Graham Cracker Crumble:
    • In a small bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
  5. Assemble the Cookies:
    • Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator.
    • Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten it into a small disk.
    • Place a teaspoon of the cheesecake filling in the center of the disk.
    • Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, sealing it inside, and roll it into a ball.
    • Roll the ball in the graham cracker crumble, coating it evenly.
    • Place the cookie on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  6. Bake the Cookies:
    • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the filling is set.
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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