Description
These Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies are a cozy, spiced holiday dream soft gingerbread wrapped around tangy cheesecake centers, all rolled in crackly spiced sugar.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling:
- 6 oz (170 g) cold cream cheese
- 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp (75 g) 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 (313 g) 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 (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (113 g) unsulphured molasses
Instructions
- Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl for 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Scoop 2-teaspoon portions (about 18) onto the sheet and freeze until solid, at least 1 hour.
- In a small bowl, mix all spiced sugar ingredients and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk flour, spices, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and brown sugar on high for 2 minutes in a large bowl.
- Mix in egg yolks, molasses, and vanilla until combined.
- Add dry ingredients gradually, mixing on low until combined.
- Scoop dough into 18 two-tablespoon balls, flatten each, and place frozen cheesecake center inside.
- Wrap dough around filling and roll into smooth balls.
- Roll each ball in the spiced sugar.
- Place six at a time on the baking sheet and bake for 11–12 minutes, until edges are set.
- Cool for 10 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Microwave 8–10 seconds for a warm center. Use gluten-free flour and dairy-free cream cheese for dietary needs. Add orange zest or caramel for flavor twists.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg