Description
Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies are soft, spiced cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for the filling.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls and flatten them slightly.
- Place a small amount of cheesecake filling in the center of half the cookie dough rounds.
- Top each filled round with another round of cookie dough and seal the edges.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Gingerbread, Cheesecake, Cookies, Holiday Treats