Cherry Cheesecake Cookies

Step 1

In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.  Set aside.

Step 2

In the bowl of a mixer, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar until combined and smooth.

Step 3

Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla and mix until just combined.  Scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed. Mix until uniform.

Step 4

Reduce mixer speed to low and slowly add flour mixture in batches.

Step 5

Divide dough in half and wrap each ball of dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Step 6

Preheat oven to Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

Step 7

Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, then coat completely in graham cracker crumbs.

Step 8

Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.  Using a rounded spoon, create an indentation in the center of each cookie and place 3 cherries in the center.

Step 9

Bake until cookies are cracked and set, about 12-13 minutes.

Step 10

Cool on sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.