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Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies

Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies: A Festive Delight to Share

These Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies blend chewy gingerbread and creamy cheesecake, making them a perfect festive treat.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use cold for easier mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best taste.
For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon to measure to avoid excess.
  • 2 tsp Ground Ginger Increase for a spicier kick.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Allspice
  • 1/4 tsp Cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure softened for optimal creaming.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar.
  • 1/4 cup Unsulphured Molasses Essential for authentic flavor.
For the Spiced Sugar Coating
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can mix in additional spices for flavor.

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • large mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Freezer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy and smooth. Freeze portions until firm.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
  3. Beat softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in egg yolks and molasses.
  4. Combine the dry mixture with the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until just combined.
  5. Form a tablespoon of dough, place a frozen cheesecake ball inside, and roll into a smooth ball. Roll in spiced sugar.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 11-12 minutes. Cool on the sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the cheesecake filling before baking to avoid leakage. Measure flour accurately to ensure cookie texture. Allow cookies to cool completely to set the filling.

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