Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies
These Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies combine the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread with the creamy richness of cheesecake, creating a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
For Rolling
- 1/4 cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Spiced sugar for rolling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add in the egg, molasses, and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Cheesecake Filling
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth to create the cheesecake filling.
Assembling Cookies
- Take a piece of dough, flatten it in your palm, place a small ball of cheesecake filling in the center, and wrap the dough around it, rolling it into a ball.
- Roll each cookie ball in the spiced sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the cookies have a slightly crackled appearance.
- Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few moments before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a zip-top bag. You can also add chocolate chips or other spices for variation.