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Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies

These Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies combine festive spices with a rich cheesecake center, making them a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Holiday
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cheesecake filling

  • 6 oz cold cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

For the cookie dough

  • 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
  • 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 Use real butter for best flavor.
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 egg yolks room temperature Room temperature yolks help the mix.
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses

For the spiced sugar coating

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

Instructions
 

Prepare the cheesecake filling

  • Beat cream cheese, 3 tbsp sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Scoop into 18 small balls and freeze until firm.

Prepare the cookie dough

  • Whisk flour, spices, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until uniform.
  • Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add egg yolks, molasses, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix on low until a soft dough forms.

Assemble the cookies

  • Scoop dough into 18 balls, flatten each and wrap around a frozen cheesecake ball. Seal and re-roll.
  • Mix spiced sugar ingredients together and roll each cookie ball in it.

Bake the cookies

  • Arrange 6 cookies per parchment-lined sheet and bake at 350°F (177°C) for 11 to 12 minutes.
  • Cool on the sheet for 10 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm for a softer outer shell or at room temperature for firmer cheesecake centers. Store cookies in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g
Keyword baked cookies, Cheesecake Cookies, Festive Desserts, Gingerbread Cookies, Holiday Treats
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