Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these delightful Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies. Featuring a soft, chewy gingerbread base filled with a rich, creamy cheesecake center, they offer the perfect blend of festive flavors and textures. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1. Create the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. This takes about 3 minutes on medium speed.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined; the dough should be thick.
- 3. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- 4. Scoop & Fill: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop cookie dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Make an indentation in each ball and fill with cream cheese mixture.
- 5. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow cooling on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg