Description
Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies combine the warm, festive spices of gingerbread with a rich and creamy cheesecake center. These soft yet chewy cookies offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them an irresistible holiday treat that’s easy to make and perfect for parties, gifts, or simple indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Whisk together the dry ingredients — all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and baking soda — in a bowl. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in molasses and the egg. Gradually combine the wet and dry mixtures to form a soft dough that is cool but easy to handle.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a clean bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat again until creamy and well combined. The filling should be rich but spreadable enough to dollop onto the cookie dough.
- Assemble the Cookies: Divide the dough into small balls. Place half of the dough balls on a baking sheet and press each slightly to form a small well in the center. Spoon a portion of the cheesecake filling into each well. Top with remaining dough balls, gently sealing the edges around the filling.
- Bake and Cool: Bake the assembled cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to ensure easier handling and better shape retention.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling.
- Avoid overfilling the cheesecake centers to prevent oozing during baking.
- Watch baking time closely to avoid drying out the cookies or toughening the cheesecake.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg