New York Cheesecake Cookies 

Experience the joy of New York cheesecake transformed into delightful cookies! Perfect for satisfying your cheesecake cravings in bite-sized form.

Ingredients:

Cookie Dough:
1 1⁄4 cup graham crackers, finely crushed (1 sleeve)
1 cup flour
1 1⁄2 tsp baking powder
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg, separated
Cheesecake Filling:
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp lemon zest
1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:
 Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, flour, and baking powder.
 Cookie Dough: Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg white. Combine with dry ingredients to form the dough.
 Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
 Assemble Cookies: Scoop dough onto a baking sheet, making an indent in each for the filling. Spoon cheesecake mixture into each indent.
 Bake: Bake for 12 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy these New York Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect treat for any gathering or just a delicious way to end a meal!