Description
Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful combination of spiced gingerbread and creamy cheesecake filling.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar (optional for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Take a portion of gingerbread dough, flatten it, and place a spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center.
- Fold the dough around the filling and roll it into a ball.
- If desired, roll the cookie ball in granulated sugar.
- Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling if needed.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Gingerbread, Cheesecake, Cookies, Holiday, Dessert