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Delightfully Decadent Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies

Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies on a festive plate
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A delightful blend of soft, spiced gingerbread cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center—perfect for holiday gatherings!

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold
  • 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 6 tbsp (75 g) granulated white sugar (for spiced 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, spooned and leveled
  • 2 1/2 tsp ground ginger (for cookies)
  • 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for cookies)
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (for cookies)
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice (for cookies)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves (for cookies)
  • 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, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla (for cookies)
  • 1/3 cup (113 g) unsulphured molasses

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, blend the cold cream cheese with the granulated sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth.
  2. Make the Spiced Sugar: Combine the granulated sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, spices, salt, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the egg yolks and vanilla, mixing until just combined.
  4. Incorporate Molasses: Slowly stir in the molasses until fully combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients until a dough forms. Don’t overmix!
  5. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  6. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) about 15 minutes before baking.
  7. Assemble and Bake: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into balls, make an indention in the center, fill with cheesecake filling, roll back into a ball, coat in spiced sugar, and bake for about 10-12 minutes until edges are set.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality spices and fresh cream cheese.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/gingerbread-cheesecake-cookies/

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