Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies: Indulgent Treats for the Holidays
These Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies are a perfect blend of spiced gingerbread and creamy cheesecake, making them an indulgent treat for the holidays.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and molasses, then mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Drop cookie dough onto baking sheets, make a well in the center, and fill with cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cheesecake filling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg