Creating Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies is easy if you follow these clear steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, use a mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Cider: Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and apple cider until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated.
6. Make Cheesecake Filling: In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
7. Form Cookies: Take a tablespoon of the cookie dough and flatten it in your hand. Add about 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, then wrap the dough around it, forming a ball.
8. Roll in Sugar: Roll each cookie ball in granulated sugar before placing on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake: Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
10. Cool Down: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

These steps will guide you effortlessly to create these wonderful cookies that bring smiles to everyone who tries them.