Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect blend of chewy gingerbread and creamy cheesecake filling. These cookies are not just a holiday treat; they’re an experience that marries classic flavors with a delightful twist. Whether you serve them at special occasion gatherings, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights at home, they will surely impress family and friends alike. With their spiced sugar coating and soft texture, each bite offers a taste of holiday magic. Easy to make and unbelievably delicious, these treats are destined to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
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- 6 oz cream cheese (cold)
- 3 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 6 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 2 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 egg yolks (at room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy; add egg yolks one at a time along with molasses and vanilla.
- Whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and spices in another bowl; gradually combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Chill dough for about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Form cookie balls with cheesecake filling inside; roll in spiced sugar before placing on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 11 minutes or until edges are golden; cool on wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg