Description
Delicious cookies combining the spiced goodness of gingerbread with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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 nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg, mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, place a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, fold the dough over, and roll into a ball.
- Roll each ball in the spiced sugar mixture.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until set but still soft in the center.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg