Apple Pie Cheesecake Cookies

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup finely chopped apple (about 1 medium apple, peeled)
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla, and cream cheese, and beat until smooth and creamy.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chopped apple and white chocolate chips, if using.
5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.