Description
These Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies blend the classic taste of gingerbread with a creamy cheesecake filling. They are soft, flavorful, and perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat any day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup spiced sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add the egg and molasses, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop a small amount of cookie dough, flatten it, place a dollop of cheesecake filling in the center, and wrap the dough around it.
- Roll the cookie in spiced sugar and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are firm.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies. You can also experiment with adding chocolate chips to the cheesecake filling for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg